Ge W1001016 (TJK)

Molded Case Circuit Breakers
Application and Selection
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Contents
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The GE Family of Molded Case Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Thermal Magnetic & Solid State Trip Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MicroVersaTrip Plus Tripping Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power+ 4 Tripping Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Current Limiting Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mag-Break® Motor Circuit Protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Application Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Current Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Interrupting Ratings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Time Current Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Inspection and Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Outline Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
The GE Family of Molded Case Circuit Breakers

From 10-1200 Amperes
Q-Line TEY E150 F225 J600 K1200
Application Flexibility
In switchboards, motor control centers and lighting, power and customized control panelboards, General Electric
molded case circuit breakers are used to provide reliable circuit protection. Molded case circuit breakers in individual
enclosures are also used in numerous applications.
Minimum Downtime
Downtime is reduced and fuse replacement is eliminated with circuit breakers. In case of overload or short circuit,
the breaker trips, opening the circuit and protecting the conductors. When normal conditions are restored, the
breaker can be closed (“ON”) again.
Trip-Free Mechanism
The breaker’s trip-free mechanism opens the breaker contacts under overload or short circuit conditions, even with
the breaker handle held in the ON position.
Eliminates Single-Phasing
Circuit breakers eliminate single-phasing. When an overload or short circuit occurs on any one conductor, a common
trip bar simultaneously disconnects all three conductors of a three-phase circuit.
Easy System Upgrading

With General Electric circuit breakers, the circuit can be uprated, even after the breaker has been installed.
Interchangeable trips provide a wide range of ratings within the same frame size.
Accessory Functions
Application flexibility of molded case circuit breakers is enhanced by a breaker accessory line. Remote closing or
opening, undervoltage protection, indication of “tripped” condition at a remote location, electrical or mechanical
interlocking, automatic reclosing, and primary or sequential operation are some of the functions practical with accessories.
Space Savings
Space savings can be an important factor in selecting General Electric molded case circuit breakers as equipment
components. Higher rated breakers in particular, offer major space economies over fused switches.
Interrupting Ability
Interrupting ratings of General Electric molded case circuit breakers are based on actual short circuit tests.
Breakers are rated for RMS symmetrical ac amperes and for maximum dc amperes.
Standards and Specifications

General Electric molded case circuit breakers meet standards established by Underwriters’ Laboratories, National
Electric Manufacturers Association, Federal Specifications, Institute of Electronic Engineers, National Electric Code
and General Electric Company’s own high quality standards.
Rugged, Dependable Construction

Circuit Breaker Frame
• Molded case is molded from high-mechanical and high-dielectric strength engineered plastic.
• Trip indication is shown by handle position midway between ON and OFF. To reset the trip mechanism, move the
handle to extreme OFF, then to ON position.
• Quick-make, quick-break, trip-free mechanism minimizes arcing during breaker operation. Contacts cannot be
“teased” into position. Trip-free mechanism is independent of manual handle control. The breaker trips under
short circuit or overload, even though the operating handle is held in ON position.
• Verifier “Twist-to-Trip” and “Push-to-Trip” mechanically simulates over-current tripping through actuation of
linkages not operated by the ON-OFF handle. Experience has shown that thermal magnetic circuit breakers in
industrial applications better maintain their original protective characteristics when regularly exercised.
• Common-trip bar assures instant disconnect of all conductors when an overload or short circuit occurs on any
one conductor in the circuit, or an accessory trip device operates.
• Silver alloy contacts combine the conductive properties of silver with other elements for clean, positive electrical
contacting. Pitting and burning are minimized for longer contact life.
• Arc chutes of heat-absorbing, insulating material and metal grid plates quickly “extinguish” arcs.
• UL listed lugs for copper or aluminum cable, at full frame rating. Easy access and simple, straight-in wiring.
Thermal Magnetic Trip System

• Front-adjustable magnetic trip provides instantaneous trip in event of short circuit. Any current surge above the
trip setting produces a magnetic field which instantly actuates the trip mechanism and opens the circuit.
• Thermal trip provides protection against sustained overloads. A bi-metallic element reacts time-wise in inverse
proportion to the current. If a circuit is overloaded, heat resulting from excessive current flow causes the
bi-metal to bend, actuating the trip mechanism to open the circuit.
• Interchangeable trip units (for frames over 150 ampere rating) simplify stocking and reduce inventory requirements.
Field interchangeability assures maximum flexibility.
Electronic Trip System

• Front adjustable programming functions (Power+ 4, MicroVersaTrip Plus) provide a high degree of flexibility and
convenience in making and checking settings.
• Long-time pick up indication is illuminated whenever the breaker is experiencing an overload condition. The
light is extinguished by removing the overload or tripping the breaker.
• Glass epoxy printed circuit boards with epoxy conformal coating over all assembled components provide long
life with error free operation.
• Switch contacts and board interconnectors provide corrosion resistance and long product life.
• Neutral current sensor connections located between the breaker lugs allow panelboard mounting of breakers
without special fillers or increased panel space.
• Fault trip indicators for overload, short circuit, and ground fault are available for local indication.
Thermal Magnetic and Solid State Trip Types

Spectra RMS™ circuit breakers with digital rms-sensing electronic trip units provide many features and benefits not
offered by thermal magnetic breakers (refer to GET-7002).
Thermal magnetic trip units are available in all GE molded case circuit breakers from Q Line through K frame.
Solid state trip units may be alternatively selected for J and K frame circuit breakers. Additionally, non-automatic
circuit interrupters, or molded case switches, are available. These interrupters have no automatic overload or short
circuit trip elements. They are used for manual switching and isolation.
Enclosure Compensated Thermal Trip: 40°C

An enclosure compensated thermal trip is constructed to permit an enclosed circuit breaker in a 25°C room ambient
to carry 100% of its nameplate current intermittently and 80% of its nameplate current continuously when cabled with
conductor sized per the UL 489 standard (see Figure 29.1).
The thermal trip action is accomplished by a bimetallic strip. The movement of the bimetal and thus tripping is
proportional to the current — high current fast response, low current slow response. This action provides a time delay
which prevents service interruptions from normal inrush currents or temporary overloads. Continuous overloads
will cause the bimetal to deflect sufficiently to release the latch and open the breaker contacts. However, the bimetal
is also sensitive to ambient temperatures. If the room ambient is above or below 25°C, or the enclosure is warmer than
normal, the breaker rating will vary inversely to the temperature: higher ambient-lower current, lower ambient-higher
current. Enclosure compensation is furnished on Q-Line, TEB, TEY, TB-1, TED 277 volt and TED 480 volt circuit breakers.
Ambient Temperature Compensated Thermal Trip: 10° TO 50°C

An ambient compensating or “Ambient Compensated” thermal trip is the same as an enclosure compensated trip
with one notable exception. It has a reduced sensitivity to changes in ambient temperature. In an ambient compen-
sating thermal trip an additional bimetal is added to the circuit breaker. This bimetal responds to breaker ambient
and modifies the characteristics of the current sensing bimetal to compensate for ambient temperature changes.
Ambient compensating thermal trips are provided as standard in all 600 volt thermal-magnetic molded case
circuit breakers.
Adjustable Magnetic Trip — F225, J600, K1200 and TEC, TEML, TFC, TJC, TKC, TFL, THLC-2, THLC-4, TLB4
An electromagnet which partially surrounds the bimetal is used to provide instantaneous trip in the event of a short
circuit. The high current creates a strong magnetic field attracting the armature and instantaneously releasing the
trip latch in the same manner as the bimetal does on overload.
For short circuit protection, the adjustable magnetic trip provides high, low and intermediate trip settings.
Solid State Trip: -20° TO +55°C Figure 4.1

Solid state MicroVersaTrip® Plus trip units meet the same standards Operation of Thermal-Mag Trip Units
as thermal trip units. Complete circuit breakers equipped with
MicroVersaTrip Plus trip units are rated to carry 100% of their current
ON
sensor rating intermittently and 80% continuously in a 40°C breaker
ambient. Some MicroVersaTrip Plus equipped breakers are rated
to carry 100% continuously and are so marked. OFF BIMETAL CONTACTS
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
In addition to the protection of conductors as required by codes and
standards, MicroVersaTrip Plus can be set to provide protection for ELECTROMAGNET
equipment such as motors, generators, or transformers and provide ON ARCING
improved distribution system selectivity. BIMETAL

OFF
CONTACTS
SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION
Table 5.1
Breaker Trip Types
Breaker Type Trip Type
Q-Line All Non-Interchangeable
TEY-100 TEY Non-Interchangeable
TEB Non-Interchangeable
E150 TED Non-Interchangeable
THED Hi-Break Non-Interchangeable
TFJ Non-Interchangeable
F225 TFK Interchangeable
THFK Hi-Break Interchangeable
TJJ Non-Interchangeable
TJK Interchangeable
THJK Hi-Break Interchangeable
J600
TJ4V Non-Interchangeable
TJH4V Hi-Break Non-Interchangeable
TJH Hi-Break MVT Plus Interchangeable (Rating Plug ①)
TKM-800 Interchangeable
TKM-1200 Interchangeable
THKM Hi-Break Interchangeable
K1200
TK4V Non-Interchangeable
TKH Hi-Break MVT Plus Interchangeable (Rating Plug ①)
TEL, TEML② Non-Interchangeable
TFL② Non-Interchangeable
TJL4V Hi-I.C. Non-Interchangeable
TJL Hi-I.C. MVT Plus Interchangeable (Rating Plug ①)
Hi-I.C.
TKL4V Hi-I.C. Non-Interchangeable
TKL Hi-I.C. MVT Plus Interchangeable (Rating Plug ①)
TLB-2② Non-Interchangeable
TLB-4② Non-Interchangeable
THLC-1② Non-Interchangeable
Current Limiting THLC-2② Non-Interchangeable
THLC-4② Non-Interchangeable
TB-1 Non-Interchangeable
Tri-Break TB-4 Non-Interchangeable
(fused) TB-6 Non-Interchangeable
TB-8 Non-Interchangeable
① MicroVersaTrip® Plus incorporates trip units with field replaceable rating plugs providing ease of changing ratings within
frame size and sensor rating, with minimum downtime. See Table 5.2 for rating plug selection.
② Obsolete type.
Table 5.2
J/K Rating Plug Selection
Frame Type Sensor Rating (Amps) Current Rating (Amps)
J400 150 60, 80, 100, 125, 150
J400 400 150, 200, 225, 250, 300, 400
J600 600 300, 400, 450, 500, 600
K800 800 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800
K1200 1200 600, 800, 1000, 1200
Trip Unit Ratings Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Table 6.1
Trip Unit Ratings
Type Reverse Feed Trip Unit Type Trip Unit Ratings (Amperes) Instantaneous Type
Q-Line 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50,
Yes Non-interchangeable Fixed
(THQB, L, C) 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110①, 125①
15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80,
TEY Yes Non-interchangeable Fixed
90, 100
10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50,
E150 Yes Non-interchangeable Fixed
60, 70, 80, 90, 110, 125, 150
15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 50, 60,
TEL② Yes Non-interchangeable Fixed
70, 80, 90, 100, 125, 150
15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90,
THLC-1② Yes Non-interchangeable Fixed
100, 125, 150
15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60,
TB-1 No Non-interchangeable Fixed
70, 80, 90, 100
TQD Yes Non-interchangeable 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225 Fixed
TFJ Yes Non-interchangeable 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 125, 150,
F225 Adjustable
TFK No Interchangeable 175, 200, 225
70, 80, 90, 100, 125, 150, 175,
TFL② Yes Non-interchangeable Adjustable
200, 225
THLC-2② Yes Non-interchangeable 125, 150, 175, 200, 225 Adjustable
TJD Yes Non-interchangeable 250, 300, 350, 400 Fixed
TJJ Yes Non-interchangeable 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250,
J400 Adjustable
TJK No Interchangeable 300, 350, 400
J600 No Interchangeable 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600 Adjustable
TLB-4② Yes Non-interchangeable 250, 300, 350, 400 Adjustable
THLC-4② Yes Non-interchangeable 250, 300, 350, 400 Adjustable
125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250,
TB-4 No Non-interchangeable Adjustable
300, 350, 400
TB-6 No Non-interchangeable 300, 350, 400, 500, 600 Adjustable
300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600,
K800 No Interchangeable Adjustable
700, 800
K1200 No Interchangeable 600, 700, 800, 1000, 1200 Adjustable
TB-8 No Non-interchangeable 600, 700, 800 Adjustable
① THQL only (2 pole).
② Obsolete type.
MicroVersaTrip Plus™ Tripping Functions

MicroVersaTrip Plus is a trip unit for J and K frame circuit breakers incorporating the newest technological
advances in over-current protection for improved reliability, long-life, and flexibility. Operation is fully automatic
and normally no external logic or control power inputs are required. It uses digital rms sensing to accurately
measure the waveshape and has an LCD display including overload, short circuit, and ground fault indicators.
Programmable Microelectronic Processor

This forms the basis of the MicroVersaTrip Plus protection programmer. This
miniaturization of circuitry provides the increased flexibility required to incorporate
nine adjustable time-current functions, three mechanical fault indicators (local),
a long-time pickup indicator (local), and zone selective interlocking. All adjustable
programmer functions are automatic and self-contained. This compilation of
functions provides the basis for the most flexible and useful breaker design
presently available anywhere.
Specially Treated Printed Circuit Boards

Each printed circuit board has a protective conformal epoxy coating to prevent
moisture absorption, fungus growth, and signal leakage. All electronics are housed
within a metallic enclosure designed to protect against hi-fault interruption arcs,
magnetic interference, dust, and other contaminants.
Flux-Shift Trip Device

A low energy, positive action tripping device which is self-powered by and controlled by the trip unit.
Current Sensor Package

Three-phase current sensors are incorporated into a single package providing greater flexibility and reliability.
Table 8.1
MicroVersaTrip Plus Trip Unit Functions
LI LIG LIGZ1 LIGZ2 LSI LSIG LSIGZI LSIGZ2
Adjustable Current Setting X X X X X X X X
Long-Time
Adjustable Long Time Delay X X X X X X X X
Adjustable Pick-Up X X X X
Short-Time Adjustable Delay X X X X
I2t Switch X X X X
Adjustable Instantaneous Pick-Up X X X X X X X X
Adjustable Pick-Up X X X X X X
Ground Fault Adjustable Delay X X X X X X
I2t Switch X X X X X X
GF X X
Zone Interlock
GF-ST X X
Table 8.2
MicroVersaTrip Plus Trip Unit Function Characteristics
Current Long-Time➂ Short-Time Adjustable Ground Fault
Setting Instantaneous
Frame Sensor Rating (Multiple Delay Pick-Up Delay Pick-Up Pick-Up Delay
Type (Amps) of Rating (Seconds) (Multiple of (Seconds) (Multiple of (Multiple of (Seconds)
Plug Amp) Current Rating Plug Sensor Amp
(X) Setting) (C) Amp) (X) Rating) (S)
1.5 to 10.0
J400 150, 400
2.4, 4.9, 9.8, 2 without
I T in .40➃ I2T in .40➄
20 at 600% short-time in
J600 600
.50 to 1.00 of current 1.5 to 9.0 steps of 0.5 0.2 to 0.6
in steps setting at in steps 1.5 to 15.0② in steps
K800 800
of .05 lower limit of .05 I2T out① with of 0.01 I2T out①
of each band .10, .21, .35 short-time in .10, .21, .35
K1200 1200 steps of 0.5
① Time delay shown at lower limit of each band. Pick-up tolerances ±10%. Ground fault pick-up not to exceed 1200 amps.
② J600 frame with 600-amp sensor for high IC 65kA rating (TJL) limited to 10X.
➂ Pick-up fixed at 1.05C.
➃ Time delay at 600% of current setting at lower limit of band.
➄ Time delay at 200% of pick-up setting at lower limit of band.
X = rating plug amps
S = sensor amp rating
C = current setting
Setup Mode
Set points for all trip unit functions can be entered into the trip system via the 5-function key pad and LCD display.
When working in Setup Mode, the trip unit must be provided with control power from the internal battery, or the
MicroVersaTrip Portable Power Pack or by loading the breaker to at least 20% of its sensor value. While still in
Setup Mode, settings can be automatically scanned by depressing the VALUE key for 5 seconds.
Current Setting (Standard)

The adjustable current setting determines the nominal long time current
setting with a ±10% bandwidth. With a 1.0 setting the breaker will carry
indefinitely without tripping the rating plug rating. Changing the setting
changes the nominal current rating for the breaker.
Long-Time Delay (Standard)

This long-time delay adjustment varies the time it will take the breaker to
trip under sustained overload conditions. It provides the function of with-
standing momentary overloads such as motor starting, welding, or other
overcurrent conditions without interrupting the service.
LShort-Time Pickup (Optional)

This short-time pickup adjustment controls the level of high current the
breaker can carry for short periods of time without tripping. Permits
downstream breakers to clear short circuit faults without tripping out the
upstream protective device.
Short-Time Delay (Optional)

The short-time delay adjustment is used in conjunction with the short-time
I2T IN pickup setting to provide a further refinement of coordination between
circuit breakers. It establishes the time interval the breaker will wait before
responding to the short-circuit current level selected on the short-time trip
I2T OUT
point adjustment.
Adjustable Instantaneous Pickup (Standard)

The instantaneous trip point determines the level at which the breaker will
trip without intentional time delay (0.025 seconds or less). This immediate
interruption occurs only as a result of a severe overcurrent condition,
thereby minimizing damage to the electrical system and equipment.
Ground Fault Pickup and Ground Fault Delay (Optional)

The ground fault pickup adjustment controls the level of ground fault
current at which circuit interruption will occur. To comply with the
National Electrical Code (NEC 230-95), no trip point exceeds 1200
amperes. The common square knee of the curve can be replaced with an
I2t function to facilitate coordination with downstream devices such as
thermal-magnetic breakers and fuses. The ground fault delay adjustment
is used to add a pre-determined delay in time to the trip point once the
ground fault pickup level has been reached. This provides tripping selec-
tivity between main and feeder or other downstream breakers. The ground
fault unit also includes as standard an inverse I2t ramp to substantially
improve coordination with downstream protective devices such as fuses
and thermal magnetic circuit breakers.
Memory Circuit
A t
Ground Fault Because of the highly intermittent and erratic nature of arcing ground
Trip Line faults, a memory circuit has been incorporated in all MicroVersaTrip Plus
t
ground fault-sensing circuits as standard. The memory circuit integrates
B Ground Fault without
Memory
arcing fault current with time, essentially summing the intermittent
Trip Line ground current spikes. In the diagrams, it can be seen how the memory
t
function works.
C Ground Fault Response
with Memory
Diagram A shows a typical ground fault with half-cycles, whole cycles and
multiple cycles missing, as normally occurs.
Diagram B shows trip response of a typical ground fault function, which

does not include memory. The breaker never trips because the time delay
circuits are reset with every missing cycle.
Diagram C shows response of MicroVersaTrip Plus ground fault circuits to

the same ground fault; the circuit’s memory carries through the missing
cycles and generates a trip signal after the preset time delay.
Status Indication
STATUS
The LCD display provides continuous information on the operating status
of the circuit breaker. Under normal conditions the status screen simply
OK displays the OK message. After a fault event occurs, the LCD display indicates
the event type, the magnitude, and overcurrent target when appropriate.
Fault Magnitude Fault Phase Display Mode
Ø1
96 4
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AMPS STATUS
LT
FAULT
Trip Targets Fault Indication
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Figure 11.1 Zone Selective Interlocking

Multi-Zone Interlocking The standard means of obtaining selectivity between main and feeder
SOURCE
breakers is by incorporating programmers with time-coordinated trip
characteristics. This consists of setting the farthest downstream breaker
M
V with a small time delay, and progressively increasing the time delay as you
ZONE 0 CB 1 T
get closer to the main protective device. The disadvantage of this method
M
V ZSIM NO. 1 is that the system must now endure the stress of a high current fault
ZONE 1 CB 2 T between the main and feeder until time-out occurs.
M ZSIM NO. 2
ZONE 2 CB 3
V
T
The Zone Selective Interlock module, Figure 11.1, receives a signal from a
downstream MicroVersaTrip Plus programmer (Logic 0) which causes the
M
V
ZSIM NO. 3 module to transmit a low-level interlock signal to a MicroVersaTrip Plus
ZONE 3 CB 4 T
programmer upstream. The interlock signal activates the LED portion of
MOTOR
an LED-Transistor Opto-isolator in the upstream programmer causing the
L1 L2 fixed delay band to shift from “MIN” to the programmer delay band setting.
M
V
"OUTPUT" FROM PROGRAMMER Both the Short-Time and Ground Fault functions are capable of being inter-
T "INPUT" TO PROGRAMMER locked.
ZSIM
DOWNSTREAM UPSTREAM
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS
BUS WIRING
Zone Selective Interlocking is available for both the short-time function
and the ground fault function, or the ground fault function only.
Test Jack
The Test Jack located on the front of the rating plug accepts a test cable
supplied with a portable, battery operated (or 120Vac) test kit separately
available. The test kit will test the circuit breaker while the circuit breaker
is carrying load, and provides either a trip or no trip test. The test kit will
simulate a time-over current condition for the long-time, short-time and
ground fault functions. It will also read trip unit switch settings and provide
a report on the trip unit self-test feature.
Rating Plugs (Standard)

Various rating plugs are available to fix the ampere rating equal to or
lower than the sensor ampere rating as in Table 5.2.
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Power+™ 4 Tripping Functions

Power+ 4 is the standard electronic trip device for GE J and K frame circuit breakers.
This trip unit is integral to the breaker and is not available separately. Operation is
fully automatic and, normally, no external logic or control power inputs are required.
Protection Trip Unit

The current sensor-powered solid-state logic unit incorporates rotary adjustment
knobs for up to four functions. The functions available are Current Setting (standard),
Instantaneous Pickup (standard) or Short-time Pickup with Fixed Instantaneous
(optional), Ground Fault Delay (optional), and Ground Fault Pick Up (optional).
The Long-time Delay features four user selectable bands, and there are three short
time constant delay bands with I2t in or I2t out.
Flux Shift Trip Device

A low energy, positive action tripping device is automatically powered and controlled by the protection programmer.
Current Sensor Package

Three phase current sensors are incorporated into a single package for maximum flexibility and reliability.
Table 12.1
Power+ 4 Protection Functions and Setting Values
Protective Function Pickup Settings Nominal Midpoint Delay Settings Delay Curve
.5, .6, .7, .8, .9, .95, 1.0 3, 6, 8, 12, 25 seconds
Long-Time (C) Fixed
multiple of Sensor Rating (X) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4) at 600% C
1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 .13, .26, .42 second
Short-Time I2t In, I2t Out
multiple of Long-Time Setting (C) (Min, Int, Max) I2t Out
Adjustable 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10
No Delay N/A
Instantaneous ① multiple of Sensor Rating (X)
.2, .25, .3, .35, .4, .45, .5, .6 .13, .26, .42 second
Ground-Fault I2t In, I2t Out
multiple of Sensor Rating (X) (Min, Int, Max) I2t Out
① When short-time protection is provided, instantaneous is fixed at 15X.
Table 12.2
Power+ 4 Trip Unit Selection
Suffix
Trip Unit Functions
None N G NG
Adjustable Current Setting X X X X
Fixed Long-Time Pickup X X X X
Long-Time
Fixed Long-Time Delay X X X X
Long-Time Timing Light X X X X
Short-Time Adjustable Short-Time Pickup X X
Fixed Short-Time Delay I2t Ramp X X
Instantaneous Adjustable Instantaneous Pickup X X
Fixed Instantaneous Pickup② X X
Ground Fault① Adjustable Group Fault Pickup - Zero Sequence X X
Adjustable Ground Fault Delay X X
① For single-phase, 3-wire or 3-phase, 4-wire applications, select appropriate neutral current sensor.
② TJL4V with 500A and 600A sensors available with adjustable instantaneous only.
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Current-Limiting Circuit Breakers

Note: OBSOLETE — for reference use only.
To meet increased demands for electrical service by residential, commercial, and industrial users, and to reduce system
power losses and cost, larger low-impedance transformers are being installed by power companies. The result is sys-
tems with higher available short circuit currents. Traditional branch circuit equipment cannot handle the fault cur-
rents available in these systems which can reach 150,000 rms symmetrical amperes or more.
THLC current-limiting circuit breakers (CLB) react far more quickly to high-level short circuits than conventional
breakers. In fact, the higher the short circuit current, the faster the THLC operates, because of its magnetic repulsion design.
Example: if a 150,000 RMS symmetrical ampere short circuit at 480 volts ac were to threaten your system, the
THLC1 would interrupt it in just 3 milliseconds. At the same time, the THLC1 would limit peak let-through current to
less than 42,000 amperes – only 13% of the destructive energy that would flow through without THLC1 protection,
and a small enough current to be controlled by standard series-connected circuit breakers.
But a fast break isn’t enough; a CLB must control arc voltage quickly and efficiently, too.
GE THLC current limiting breakers force the arc into patented, U-shaped arc plates where sufficient voltage is
developed to “dominate” the short circuit fast. During a 480 volt interruption, for example, the THLC1 quickly
counters the driving voltage with a peak arc-voltage in the range of 800 volts – sufficient voltage to quench the short
circuit without causing unwanted dielectric breakdown elsewhere down the line.
And for long, reliable life, the THLC is also equipped with
special baffles to vent hot gases out of the breaker during ARC PLATE
the arc-quenching process. INSULATOR
The THLC current-limiting circuit breaker is designed to

protect standard circuit breakers with ratings as low as 10,000
AIC on systems with available currents up to 200,000 RMS
symmetrical amps at 240 Vac or at 480 Vac. It’s available in
amp ratings ranging from 15 to 400 amps. CONTACT
ARMS
• UL-listed and CSA certified IC ratings of 200kAIC at 240
and 480 volts and 50kAIC at 600 volts
• Patended arc plates provide fast, efficient control of
short-circuit conditions
• Resettable, fuse-free construction minimizes downtime
OPERATING HANDLE
• Magnetic repulsion contact design interrupts short-circuit ARC CHUTE
currents of up to 200,000 amperes at 480 volts in less
than 3 milliseconds – the higher the current, the faster
the breaker operates
• Standard circuit breaker protection with ratings as low as
10,000 AIC on systems with available currents up to
200,000 symmetrical rms amperes
MOVABLE
• 150-ampere frame size with ampere ratings ranging CONTACT ARM
from 15-150 amperes ...TO TRIP UNIT LINE
AND LOAD TERMINAL
• 225-ampere frame size with ampere ratings ranging TERMINAL
from 125-225 amperes LINE
CONTACT ARM
• 400-ampere frame size with ampere ratings ranging
from 250-400 amperes
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Adjustable Magnetic Ratings — Molded Case Circuit Breakers
Table 14.1
Adjustable Magnetic Ranges① (In RMS Symmetrical Amperes, Nominal)
F225, TFL② J400 J600 K800 K1200

Trip Unit Lo Hi Trip Unit Lo Hi Trip Unit Lo Hi Trip Unit Lo Hi Trip Unit Lo Hi
70 600 900 125 375 1250 250 750 2500 300 900 3000 600 1800 6000
80 600 900 150 450 1500 300 900 3000 350 1050 3500 700 2100 6400
90 600 900 175 525 1750 350 1050 3500 400 1200 4000 800 2400 6400
100 600 1250 200 600 2000 400 1200 4000 450 1350 4500 1000 3000 10,000
110 600 1250 225 675 2250 450 1350 4500 500 1500 5000 1200 3600 10,000
125 600 1250 250 750 2500 500 1500 5000 600 1800 6000
150 700 1500 300 900 3000 600 1800 6000 700 2100 6400
175 800 1750 350 1050 3500 800 2400 6400
200 900 2000 400 1200 4000
225 1000 2250
THLC-2② THLC-4②, TLB-4② TB-4, TB-6 TB-8

Trip Unit Lo Hi Trip Unit Lo Hi Trip Unit Lo Hi Trip Unit Lo Hi
125 600 1250 250 1100 2500 125 375 1250 600 1800 3000
150 700 1500 300 1400 3000 150 450 1500 700 2100 4000
175 800 1750 350 1600 3500 175 525 1750 800 2400 4000
200 900 2000 400 1800 4000 200 600 2000
225 1000 2250 225 675 2250
250 750 2500
300 900 3000
350 1050 3500
400 1200 3500
3000
500 1500
TB-6
3000
600 1800
TB-6
① Consult published trip-time curves for tolerances.
② Obsolete type.
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Mag-Break® Motor Circuit Protectors

Standard Interrupting Devices Limiter Assisted Devices
TEC TFC TJC TKC TEC & TECL TBC4 TBC6 TBC8
3-150 amperes 225 amperes 400-600 amperes 800-1200 amperes 3-150 amperes 400 amperes 600 amperes 800 amperes
Mag-Break motor circuit protectors provides accurate and fast clearing of faults on motor circuits — including low
level faults — the type most prevalent in motor installations. Mag-Break serves to minimize damage to motors and
motor control apparatus in addition to protecting motor branch circuit conductors. Continuous current ratings and
adjustable instantaneous trip ranges have been designed to meet NEC requirements concerning motor full load
and locked rotor current. The Mag-Break instantaneous trip point can be set low and precisely (just above asym.
motor inrush) assuring fault protection and eliminating nuisance tripping.
Each pole of the Mag-Break motor circuit protector contains a current sensing element to trip the breaker instanta-
neously when the preselected current setting is exceeded. Mag-Break’s unique magnetic system permits independent
factory calibration of both the Hi and Lo ends of the trip range. This provides field adjustability with
6
4 8 accuracy and repeatability at all Mag-Break trip scale positions.
2 10
LO In addition to the two independent factory calibrations, Mag-Break is field adjustable by screwdriver
HI
adjustments on the front of each breaker. The field adjustable setting is continuous over the entire
range from Hi to Lo, and each breaker rating label contains a table converting setting position to amperes. An over-
current on any pole will cause all three poles to trip simultaneously, thus preventing costly single phasing problems.
Table 15.1
Trip Set Positions to Trip Amperes
Catalog Number Cont. Trip Setting Positions②
3-Pole Amperes Lo 2 4 6 8 10 Hi
TEC36003 3 8 13 18 23 28 33 38
TEC36007 7 18 30 42 54 66 78 90
TEC36015 15 42 68 94 120 146 172 198
TEC36030 30 90 140 190 240 290 340 390
TEC36050 50 180 260 340 420 500 580 660
TEC36100 100 300 468 636 804 972 1140 1300
TEC36150 150 600 950 1300 1650 2000 2350 2700
TFC36225 225 600 780 1020 1200 — — 1400
TFC36225A 225 1000 1200 1630 1920 — — 2250
TJC36400B 400 1200 1400 1850 3250 — — 4000
TJC36400E 400 330 435 600 860 — — 1100
TJC36400F 400 550 720 945 1280 — — 1670
TJC36400G 400 1000 1280 1780 2360 — — 3300
TJC36600G 600 1000 1280 1780 2360 — — 3300
TJC36600H 600 1800 2100 2600 3600 — — 6000
TKC36800L① 800 3000 3600 4300 5100 — — 6000
TKC36800M① 800 5000 6000 7000 8400 — — 10000
TKC361200L① 1200 3000 3600 4300 5100 — — 6000
TKC361200M① 1200 5000 6000 7000 8400 — — 10000
Limiter Assisted Devices
TBC43225F14F 225 550 720 945 1280 — — 1670
TBC43400F14G 400 1000 1280 1780 2360 — — 3300
① For motors above 350 Hp use Power+ 4 or
TBC63600J14L 600 3000 3600 4300 5100 — — 6000 MicroVersaTrip Plus equipped breakers.
TBC83800K18 800 2400 — — — — — 6000 ② Tolerance ±20% of nominal value.
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Accesories
Undervoltage Protection Bell Alarm
The Undervoltage Release instan- A bell alarm actuates a warning
taneously trips the breaker when signal or other circuitry when the
voltage drops to 35-70% of normal breaker is tripped under overload,
rating. The device retrips the breaker short circuit, shunt trip, under-
if it is closed before normal voltage voltage trip, and 3 coil shunt trip
is restored. conditions. Not actuated during
normal ON-OFF operation.
Standard duty and heavy-duty types
are available.
Motor Operator for Remote “On-Off”
Time Delay Unit — for use with UVR.
This unit prevents nuisance tripping A motor-operated mechanism
due to momentary loss of voltage. can open, close, or reset a
breaker remotely. This convenient
A separate, externally mounted unit attachment mounts integrally
has 120 volt ac input and 125 volt dc with the breaker, without modifi-
output with delay adjustable from .1 cation to the breaker or its handle.
to .5 seconds. It is used in conjunction Just lift the cover of the accessory
with 125-volt dc undervoltage release, mechanism to operate the breaker
which must be ordered separately. manually. Breaker ON-OFF is
indicated in the operating
mechanism cover.
Mechanical Interlocking
Mechanical interlocks permit only Shunt Trip for Remote Tripping
one of two interconnected circuit
breakers in a switchboard to be on at Standard A Shunt Trip Device can be used
a time. Both circuit breakers can be to trip and open a breaker by
OFF at the same time. remote control. When the breaker
opens, the shunt trip coil circuit
The walking beam interlock inter- is de-energized by means of an
connects two circuit breakers from auxiliary switch. They meet UL
the rear, making it ideal for use in requirements for operation at
applications where a dead front would 55% of rated voltage for use on
make it impossible to mount a mech- ground fault systems.
anism on the face of the breaker.
The face mounted interlock inter-

connects the handles of two circuit Three-coil (Blown Fuse Detector)
breakers. This makes it possible to use (not illustrated)
the interlock with a motor operator.
This provides single-phase protection for fused circuit
breaker combinations, factory installed only.
Auxiliary Switch It mounts in right pole for TEB, TED, and in left pole
An auxiliary switch can be used for TFK, TJK, TKM. Installed internally similar to stan-
to operate other accessories, dard shunt trip with leads connected across the fuses,
indicating lights, relays, auto- it trips the breaker when a fuse blows or if the breaker
matic reset, etc. It is available is closed under load with a fuse open and fits all breaker
with one to four SPDT (form C) types including molded case switches. Suitable for system
elements for flexibility. Switches voltages 208 to 600 volts ac.
open and close as the breaker is
either manually or remotely
tripped or turned OFF.
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Accessory Data
Bell Alarm Auxiliary Switch➂ Undervoltage Blown Fuse Combination Total Number
Switch or Shunt Trip Release Trip Device Accessories of Accessories
Breaker Type Mounting Inst. Mounting Inst. Mounting Inst. Mounting Inst. Mounting Inst. Within Any
Pole Sheet Pole Sheet Pole Sheet Pole Sheet Pole Sheet One Circuit
L C R GEH- L R GEH- L R GEH- L R GEH- L R GEH- Breaker
Q-Line UL⑧ N/A One only
TQD, THQD UL One only
2-pole circuit
3418 Aux. breaker – any one
E150, TEB, TEC, TED,
3416 S.T. 3-pole circuit
THED, TEL, TEML, UL① — UL 4576 UL① UL — UL 3417 — UL➄ 3434 — — —
5403 Aux. breaker – any two
TB1②, THLC-1 5402 5400
5401 S.T. except UVR and
3-coil shunt trip
F225➅, TFC, TFJ, TFK,
UL➄ 4620 4653 4653
THFK, TFL, TLB-2, — — UL UL UL UL UL➄ — 4622 — — Any two
➅ 5406 5406 5406
TLB-4 THLC-4
J600 TJC, TJD, TJJ, TJK, 3321 Aux. Any two
— UL➄ — 3320 UL UL UL 5407 UL➄ — 3346 — — —
THJK, TB4②, TBC4② 3435 S.T. plus bell alarm
K1200 TKC, TKM.
3321 Aux. Any two
THKM, TB6②, TBC6②, UL➄ — 4305 UL UL UL 5408 UL➄ — 3346 — — —
3344 S.T. plus bell alarm
TB8, TBC8
MicroVersaTrip™ 4 and Any one plus bell
RMS-9, TJ4V, THJ4V, — UL — 4626 — UL 4623 Aux. — UL 4623 — UL 4624⑦ — UL 4323 alarm. UL Listed for
TJL4V, TK4V, TKL4V, 4663 4623 S.T. field installation
TJH, TJL, TKH, TKL except bell alarm
Red
Auxiliary Red Blue All accessory
Purple White Brown/White Same as
Accessory Lead⑨ Yellow Switch Brown/White④ Blue contacts shown with
Blue individual
Color Coding Brown
Shunt Black
Undervoltage
White the circuit breaker in
Yellow accessories
Bell Alarm Switch Trip Black Release tripped position.➉
Black
① Left pole mounting not available for 2 pole TEB, TED.

② UL listed at 200,000 AIC without internal accessories. 100,000 AIC with internally mounted accessories.
➂ 600 volts AC auxiliary switches are not UL listed.
④ Formerly green.
➄ Not available with lead exit from the back of breaker.
➅ UL listed interrupting capacity with accessories: 10K AIC at 600 volts, AC, 22K AIC at 480 volts AC, 22K AIC at 240 volts AC.
⑦ Maximum available short circuit application is 85,000 sym rms A.
⑧ Accessory mounts in a one-inch frame and increases overall breaker size by one pole added to left side.
⑨ Leads are #18 AWG 125°C Vulkene® insulated.
⑩ Auxiliary switch is activated in both OFF and tripped positions.
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Accessories Electrical Data

Q-Line
THQL, THQB, THQC, TQD, THQD
Auxiliary Switch
Circuit Breaker Catalog Number Number of Switches Switch Rating
TQB, THQB, 6 amperes-120 Vac
TQAS2A1 1-SPST (A)
TQL, THQL 3 amperes-24 Vac
6 amperes-120 Vac
TQC, THQC TQCAS2A1 1-SPST (A)
3 amperes-24 Vac
6 amperes-240 Vac
TQD, THQD TQDAS2AB1RS 1-SPDT (AB) 1/2 ampere-125 Vdc
1/4 ampere-250 Vdc
Shunt Trip
Circuit Catalog Volts Amperes (Inrush)
Breaker Number ac 50-60 Hz dc ac dc
TQST 1 120-240 2.0
TQB, THQB,
TQST 7 12 4.0
TQL, THQL
TQST 8 24-48 2.4
TQCST 1 120-240 2.0
TQC, THQC TQCST 7 12 4.0
TQCST 8 24 2.4
TQDST 1 120 .9
TQDST 2 240 .8
TQD, THQD TQDST 7 12 7.5
TQDST 8 24 4.8
TQDST 9 48 2.4
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E150
TED, THED, TEB, TEC, THLC-1, TB1, TEL, TEML
Auxiliary Switch (Installation Instructions GEH-3418 or GEH-5403)

Catalog Number① Number of Switches Switch Rating
1/2
6 amperes, horsepower, 120, 240 volts ac
TEDAS2AB1R 1
5 amperes, 120 volts ac “Lamp Load”
1/2 ampere, 125 volts dc
TEDAS2AB2 2 ① For TEL, TEML breakers substitute TEL for TED in Catalog
1/4 ampere, 250 volts dc Number (second installation instruction noted applies.)
Shunt Trip (Installation Instructions GEH-3416 or GEH-5401)

Catalog Volts Amperes (Inrush)
Number① ac 50-60 Hz dc ac dc
TEDST12 120/240 125 1.0/1.9 1.0
TEDST13 480/600 — 1.5/1.9 —
TEDST7 — 12 — 7.5
TEDST8 — 24 — 4.6
TEDST9 — 48 — 2.4 ① For TEL, TEML breakers substitute TEL for TED in Catalog
TEDST11 — 250 — .4 Number (second installation instruction noted applies.)
Undervoltage Release (Installation Instructions GEH-5400 or GEH-3417)

Catalog Number①② Current Volts Dropping (25 watt)
Heavy Duty/Std. Duty mA ac 50-60 Hz dc Resistor
TEDXUVAR/— 100 24 — —
TEDXUVBR/UV 1 18 120 — —
TEDXUVCR/UV2 18 240 — 7,500
—/UV 4 18 480 — 20,000
—/UV 6 18 600 — 30,000
TEDXUVDR/UV 7 200 — 12 —
TEDXUVER/UV 8 100 — 24 —
—/UV 9 50 — 48 —
TEDXUVER/— 33 — 60 — ① For TEL, TEML breakers substitute TEL for TED in
Catalog Number (second installation instruction
TEDXUVGR/UV 10 18 — 125 — noted applies.)
TEDXUVHR/UV 11 18 — 250 7,500 ② For TEL, TEML breakers standard duty only.
Bell Alarm (Installation Instructions GEH-4576 or GEH-5402)

Catalog Number① Mounting Switch Rating
TEDBAR Right Pole 5 amperes, 240 volts ac
5 amperes resistive, 21/2 amperes ① For TEL, TEML breakers substitute TEL for TED in Catalog
TEDBAL Left Pole
inductive at 28 volts dc Number (second installation instruction noted applies.)
Motor Operators (Installation Instructions GEH-5007)

Control Timing (Seconds)
Catalog Volts Amperes Opening Recommended
Number 50-60 Hz Inrush Running Closing Reset Fuse
TEDMOMA1 120 Vac 10.5 5.0 1.5 1.75 .5 Ampere

TEDMOMA2 240 Vac 2.2 .57 1.5 1.75 (Time Delay)
TEDMOMA8 24 volts 2.0 1.0 1.5 1.75
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F225
TFJ, TFC, TFK, THFK, THLC-2, THLC-4, TFL, TLB-4
Auxiliary Switch (Installation Instructions GEH-4653 or GEH-5406)

Catalog Number① Number of Switches Switch Rating
6 amperes, 1/2 horsepower, 120, 240 volts ac
TFKASA2AB2 2
5 amperes, 120 volts ac “Lamp Load”
1/2 ampere, 125 volts dc
TFKASA2AB4 4 ① For TFL breakers substitute TFL for TFK in Catalog Number
1/4 ampere, 250 volts dc (second installation instruction noted applies.)
Shunt Trip (Installation Instructions GEH-4653 or GEH-5406)

Number① ac 50-60 Hz dc ac dc
TFKSTA12 120/240 125 2.6/5.2 2.7
TFKSTA13 480/600 — 1.5/1.9 —
TFKSTA 7 — 12 — 4.2
TFKSTA 8 — 24 — 4.2
TFKSTA 9 — 48 — 1.0 ① For TFL breakers substitute TFL for TFK in Catalog Number
TFKSTA11 — 250 — .2 (second installation instruction noted applies.)
Undervoltage Release (Installation Instructions GEH-4653 or GEH-5406)

Current Volts Dropping (25 watt)
Catalog Number①
mA ac 50-60 Hz dc Resistor
TFKUVA 1 18 120 — —
TFKUVA 2 18 240 — 7,500
TFKUVA 4 18 480 — 20,000
TFKUVA 6 18 600 — 30,000
TFKUVA 7 200 — 12 —
TFKUVA 8 100 — 24 —
TFKUVA 9 50 — 48 —
TFKUVA10 18 — 125 — ① For TFL breakers substitute TFL for TFK in Catalog
TFKUVA11 18 — 250 7,500 Number (second installation instruction noted applies.)
Bell Alarm (Installation Instructions GEH-4620 or GEH-5406)

Catalog Number① Switch Rating ① For TFL breakers substitute TFL for TFK in Catalog Number
(second installation instruction noted applies.)
5 amperes, 240 volts ac
② Changes circuit breaker interrupting capacity to:
TFKBAAR②➂ 5 amperes resistive, 10KA @ 600 Vac, 22KA @ 480 Vac, 22KA @ 240 Vac.
21/2 amperes inductive at 28 volts dc ➂ UL listed for field installation with model 4 frames and trips.
Motor Operators① (Installation Instructions GEH-3313)

Number 50-60 Hz Inrush Running Closing Reset Fuse
120 Vac 9.5 5.5

TFKMOMA1
125 Vdc 7.0 4.5 1 Ampere
.25 .25
240 Vac 5.0 2.5 (Time Delay)
TFKMOMA2
250 Vdc 6.0 4.0
TFKMOMA8 24 Vdc 24.0 16.0 .45 .50 2 Ampere
TFKMOMA9 48 Vdc 14.0 9.0 .25 .25 (Time Delay) ① Not available for THLC-2, THLC-4.
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J600
TJC, TJJ, TJK, THJK, TJD, TB4, TBC4
Auxiliary Switch (Installation Instructions GEH-3321)

Catalog Number Number of Switches Switch Rating
TJKASA2AB1 1 6 amperes, horsepower, 120, 240 volts ac
1/2
TJKASA2AB2 2 5 amperes, 120 volts ac “Lamp Load”

TJKASA2AB3 3 1/2 ampere, 125 volts dc
TJKASA2AB4 4 1/4 ampere, 250 volts dc
Shunt Trip (Installation Instructions GEH-3435)

Number ac 50-60 Hz dc ac dc
TJKSTA12 120-240 125 .9-1.9 1.0
TJKSTA13 480-600 — 1.5-1.9 —
TJKSTA7 — 12 — 7.5
TJKSTA8 — 24 — 4.6
TJKSTA9 — 48 — 2.4
TJKSTA11 — 250 — .4
Undervoltage Release (Installation Instructions GEH-5408)

Current Volts Dropping (25 watt)
Catalog Number
mA ac 50-60 Hz dc Resistor
TJUV1R 18 120 — —
TJUV2R 18 240 — 7,500
TJUV4R 18 480 — 20,000
TJUV6R 18 600 — 30,000
TJUV7R 200 —- 12 —
TJUV8R 100 — 24 —
TJUV9R 50 — 48 —
TJUV10R 18 — 125 —
TJUV11R 18 — 250 7,500
Bell Alarm (Installation Instructions GEH-3320) Heavy Duty Undervoltage Release (Installation Instructions GEH-5409)
Catalog Number Mounting Switch Rating Current Volts Dropping (25 watt)
Catalog Number
5 amperes, 240 volts ac, mA ac 50-60 Hz dc Resistor
TJKBAAL Center Pole 5 amperes resistive, 21/2 amperes TJMDVAS 100 24 — —
inductive at 28 volts dc TJMDVBS 18 120 — —
TJMDVCS 18 240 — 7,500
TJMDVDS 200 — 12 —
TJMDVES 100 — 24 —
TJMDVFS 33 — 60 —

Number① ac 50-60 Hz Inrush Running Closing Reset Fuse
120 Vac 9.5 5.5

TJKMOMA1
125 Vdc 10.0 3.5 1 Ampere
.30 .30
TJKMOMA2
250 Vdc 5.5 2.5
TJKMOMA8 24 Vdc 22.0 15.0 .60 .50 2 Ampere ① TJ4V, TJH-S breaker requires mounting plate
TJKMOMA9 48 Vdc 14.0 10.0 .35 .35 (Time Delay) Catalog Number 286A7558G8.
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K1200
TKC, TKMA, THKMA, TB6, TBC6, TB8, TBC8

TKMAAS2AB1 1 6 amperes, 1/2 horsepower, 120, 240 volts ac
TKMAAS2AB2 2 5 amperes, 120 volts ac “Lamp Load”
TKMAAS2AB3 3 1/4 ampere, 250 volts dc
TKMAAS2AB4 4 1/2 ampere, 125 volts dc

Pole
Mounting
Number
Suffix ac 50-60 Hz dc ac dc
TKMASTA12 120-240 125 .9-1.9 1.0
TKMASTA13 480-600 — 1.5-1.9 —
TKMASTA7 — 12 — 7.5
R L
TKMASTA8 — 24 — 4.3
TKMASTA9 — 48 — 2.4
TKMASTA11 — 250 — .4
Undervoltage Release (Installation Instructions GEH-5408)

Pole Mounting Current Volts Dropping (25 watt)
Catalog Number
Suffix mA ac 50-60 Hz dc Resistor
TKUV1 18 120 — —
TKUV2 18 240 — 7,500
TKUV4 18 480 — 20,000
TKUV6 18 600 — 30,000
TKUV7 R 200 — 12 —
TKUV8 100 — 24 —
TKUV9 50 — 48 —
TKUV10 18 — 125 —
TKUV11 18 — 250 7,500
Bell Alarm Heavy Duty Undervoltage Release (Installation Instructions GEH-5410)

Catalog Number Mounting Switch Rating Current Volts Dropping (25 watt)
Catalog Number
5 amperes, 240 volts ac, mA ac 50-60 Hz dc Resistor
TKMABAAL Center Pole 5 amperes resistive, 21/2 amperes TKMDVAS 100 24 — —
inductive at 28 volts dc TKMDVBS 18 120 — —
TKMDVCS 18 240 — 7,500
TKMDVDS 200 — 12 —
TKMDVES 100 — 24 —
TKMDVFS 33 — 60 —

Catalog Control Timing (Seconds)
Number Volts Amperes Opening Recommended
All K1200① ac 50-60 Hz Inrush Running Closing Reset Fuse
120 Vac 9.0 6.0

TKMMOMA1
125 Vdc 10.5 4.5 1 Ampere
.30 .30
TKMMOMA2
250 Vdc 4.5 3.0
TKMMOMA8 24 Vdc 22.0 15.0 .60 .35 2 Ampere ① TK4V, TKH-S breaker requires mounting plate
TKMMOMA9 48 Vdc 14.0 10.0 .40 .30 (Time Delay) Catalog Number 286A7558G7.
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J600 & K1200

MicroVersaTrip Accessories Right Pole Mounting

TVAS2AB2R 2 6 amperes – 240 volts ac, 1/2 ampere –
TVAS2AB4R 4 125 volts dc, 1/4 ampere – 250 volts dc
TVAS6AB2R① 2 6 amperes – 600 volts ac, 1/2 ampere –
TVAS6AB4R① 4 125 volts dc, 1/4 ampere – 250 volts dc ① Not UL listed.

Catalog Volts Amperes (Inrush) Coil
Number ac 50-60 Hz dc ac dc Resistance
TVST7R 12 2.5 1.6
TVST8R 24 4.6 5.2
TVST9R 48 2.4 46.0
TVST11R 250 0.4 1250.0
120 125 1.0 1.0
TVST12R 130.0
240 1.9
480 1.5
TVST13R 313.0
600 1.9
Undervoltage (Installation Instructions GEH-4623)

Catalog Volts Current mA Coil Bridge External Resistor
Number ac 50-60 Hz dc ac dc Resistance Rectifier Ohms Watts
TVUV1R 120 18 7100 None
TVUV2R 240 18 7100 7,100 12W
TVUV3R 380 18 7100 Yes 15,000 25W
TVUV4R 480 18 7100 20,000 25W
TVUV6R 600 18 7100 30,000 25W
TVUV7R 12 200 60
TVUV8R 24 100 240
None
TVUV9R 48 50 960 No
TVUV10R 125 18 7100
TVUV11R 250 18 7100 7500 12W
Combination Shunt Trip/Two Auxiliary Switches (Installation Instructions GEH-4623)

Catalog Number Catalog Number Shunt Trip
Switch
600 Volt 250 Volt Volts Coils
Rating
Auxiliary Switch Auxiliary Switch ac 50-60 Hz dc
TV6AB2ST7R TV2AB2ST7R 12
TV6AB2ST8R TV2AB2ST8R 24
TV6AB2ST9R TV2AB2ST9R 48 Same Same
TV6AB2ST11R TV2AB2ST11R 250 as as
120 125 Shunt Auxiliary
TV6AB2ST12R TV2AB2ST12R
240 Trips Switches
480
TV6AB2ST12R TV2AB2ST12R
600
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Combination Undervoltage/Two Auxiliary Switches (Installation Instructions GEH-4623)

Catalog Number Catalog Number
Volts Switch
600 Volt 250 Volt Coils
Rating
Auxiliary Switch Auxiliary Switch ac 50-60 Hz dc
TV6AB2UV1R TV2AB2UV1R 120
TV6AB2UV4R TV2AB2UV4R 480 Same Same
TV6AB2UV6R TV2AB2UV6R 600 as as
TV6AB2UV7R TV2AB2UV7R 12 Undervoltage Auxiliary
TV6AB2UV8R TV2AB2UV8R 24 Release Switches

Number① Amperes Opening Recommended
All J600 Volts② Inrush Running Closing Reset Fuse
120 Vac 9.5 5.5

TJKMOMA1
125 Vdc 10.0 3.5 1 Ampere
.30 .30
TJKMOMA2
250 Vdc 5.5 2.5
TJKMOMA8 24 Vdc 22.0 15.0 .60 .35 2 Ampere ① Requires mounting plate Catalog Number
286A7758G8.
TJKMOMA9 48 Vdc 14.0 10.0 .35 .30 (Time Delay) ② AC voltages are 50-60 Hz.
Motor Operators
Number Amperes Opening Recommended
All K1200① Volts② Inrush Running Closing Reset Fuse
120 Vac 9.0 6.0

TKMMOMA1
125 Vdc 10.5 4.5 1 Ampere
.30 .30
TKMMOMA2
250 Vdc 4.5 3.0
TKMMOMA8 24 Vdc 22.0 15.0 .60 .35 2 Ampere ① Requires mounting plate Catalog Number
286A7558G7.
TKMMOMA9 48 Vdc 14.0 10.0 .40 .30 (Time Delay) ② AC voltages are 50-60 Hz.
Center Pole Mounting Only

Bell Alarm
Catalog Single-Pole Double-Throw Installation
Number Switch Rating Instructions
TFKBAAR 5 amperes, 240 volts ac GEH-4626
TFKBAAR 21/2 amperes, 28 volts ac GEA-4663
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Accessories — Mechanical Data

Mounting Hardware
Front Connections STDA Flange Handle and Variable
Front-connected Cu-Al lugs allow Depth Operating Mechanism
easy cable feed. The lug mounts The STDA Flange Handle is for
directly to the mounting surface use with 150-1200 ampere frame
with screws and lockwashers. circuit breakers. It is designed to
meet automotive duty specifications,
and NEMA 12 and NEMA 4/4X.
Power Distribution Lugs UL recognized components are used.
Multi-termination lugs enable The mechanism is of Quick-Make,
wiring to multiple devices in UL Quick-Break type with an integral
508 applications. The lugs are mounting plate and low operating
for use on the load side of the force. Mounting dimensions fit
breaker only and mount directly standard flange enclosures 8”-24”
to the mounting surface. deep. Detailed installation instruc-
tions are provided.
Back Connections
Back-connected studs need to be SCH Cable Operators
supported by a sub-base, but make Cable operators make it simple to
positive contact with each line and switch circuit breakers mounted in
load terminal. Studs stay in place a wide variety of applications. The
while the breaker can be removed handle mechanism is combined
or installed. with one of eight operating cables,
ranging in length from 3 to 10
feet, to cover a broad range of pos-
Plug-In Mounting sible breaker mounting locations.
A plug-in base assembly provides The breaker operating mechanism
for quick changeout of breakers. mounts directly to the face of the
The assembly backplate mounts to breaker using hardware included
angle-iron cross-pieces. Breaker with the mechanism. Flange
plug-in terminals align with one- mounted handles are available for
piece backplate assembly. NEMA Type 1, 3R, 12, 13, and
4/4X applications.
TDM Adjustable Depth Handles

Handles and Operating Mechanisms
TDM Door-Mounting Handles are
TDR Rotary Operating Handle available in shallow mounting
types and extended shaft type for
The Rotary-Operating Integral Handle
vertical or horizontal breaker
mounts directly to the breaker, and
mounting. The mechanism provides
operates through the door of the
interlocking. The door-mounted
enclosure. A mechanical interlock
handle accommodates up to three
prevents unauthorized opening of
padlocks. Suitable for NEMA 12K
the enclosure when the handle is in
and NEMA 12 enclosures.
the ON position. The locking hasp
accommodates up to three padlocks.
Suitable for horizontally or vertically
mounted breakers. Suitable for NOTE: A pendulum-type handle designated Catalog
NEMA 12K and NEMA 12 enclosures Number THCH45 is also available for
NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, and NEMA 5 enclosures.
when used with gasket kit.
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Application Data – Molded Case Circuit Breakers
E150 F225 J600 K1200

10-150 Amperes 70-225 Amperes 125-600 Amperes 300-1200 Amperes
Molded case circuit breakers are circuit protective devices that primarily perform two functions: (1) manual
switching operation to open and close a circuit by means of a toggle handle and (2) automatic opening of the
circuit under sustained overload and/or short circuit conditions. Circuit breakers inherently provide the automatic
protective function of opening the circuit under abnormal sustained overload, or short circuit conditions, without
the use of fuses. When a circuit breaker opens to clear a fault, the toggle handle goes to a TRIPPED position mid-
way between the ON and OFF positions, thus clearly indicating that a circuit breaker has opened. When the cause
of the fault has been removed, the circuit breaker can again be closed simply by moving the toggle handle to the
RESET position, and then moving the handle to the ON position.
Circuit breakers have an advantage over fusible elements. A fault on one pole of a multi-pole breaker actuates a
common trip bar that opens all poles simultaneously, thus avoiding single phasing a motor circuit, as could occur
in a fusible device. Molded case circuit breakers are “trip free” in construction. This means that the circuit breaker
contacts cannot be held closed against a fault condition. Molded case circuit breakers are designed to protect
insulated conductors against unsafe overheating that would ultimately damage the insulation and conductor.
Thermal-magnetic molded case circuit breakers are not designed to provide motor running overload protection.
This function is normally performed by overload relays supplied in manual or magnetic motor starters. However,
for infrequently started motors, MicroVersaTrip Plus equipped molded case circuit breakers can be used to provide
motor overload, overcurrent, and ground fault protection.
Molded case circuit breakers meet UL Standard 489 covering “Molded Case Circuit Breakers, Molded Case
Switches, and Circuit Breaker Enclosures.”
UL Standard 489 makes provision for two classes of products — UL Standard rated and UL 100 percent rated.
The basis of these ratings for molded case and insulated case circuit breakers is as follows:
A. Standard rated under UL 489
1. Circuit breakers are rated to carry 100 percent of their nameplate current continuously
in free air at 25°C when cabled per Table 31.1.
2. Enclosed circuit breakers are rated to carry 100 percent of their nameplate current
intermittently (up to 3 hours maximum) and 80 percent continuously, with the enclosure
in a 25°C ambient, and cabled per Table 32.1.
3. Group mounted circuit breakers may require derating of the circuit breaker and cable in
room ambient temperatures other than 25°C and with cable other than specified in
Table 32.1.
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B. 100-percent rated under UL489

1. Circuit breakers are rated to carry 100 percent of their nameplate current continuously
in an enclosure with ventilation and volume as specified on the device in a room ambient
of 25°C when cabled as specified in Table 31.1 using 90°C insulation, sized to 75°C ampacity.
2. Room ambient temperatures other than 25°C, cable other than specified in Table 31.1,
or enclosure volume and/or ventilation other than specified on the devices may require
derating of the system.
100% Rated Circuit Breakers

Catalog Number
Frame Type
100% 65kAIC 100% Hi-Break®
TJL1SS TJH1SS
TJL3SS TJH3SS
J600
TJL4SS TJH4SS
TJL6SS TJH6SS
TKL8SS TKH8SS
K1200
TKL12SS TKH12SS
Standards and References

Underwriters Laboratories
UL 489 Branch Circuit and Service Circuit Breakers
Order from UL Publications Stock, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062.
Federal Specifications
WC-375 Circuit Breaker, Molded Case; Branch Circuit and Service
National Electrical Code (NEC) (NFPA 70)

Latest Issue
Order from National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Ma. 02269.
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Federal Specifications
WC375a
Federal Class Circuit Breaker Type Poles Volts (ac)
1a THQL, THQAL, THQB, THQC 1 120/240
1b THQL, THQAL, THQB, THQC 2 and 3 240
2a TED, TEY 1 277
2b THQL, THQAL, THQB, THQC 1 120
2c THQL, THQAL, THQB, THQC 2 and 3 240
2d TED
2e TB1
2f THED
3a TFJ, TFK
3b THFK
3c TB4
3d TJJ, TJK 2 and 3 600 maximum
4a TB4
4b TJJ, TJK
4c THJK
5a TJK6, TKM8
5b THJK6, THKM8
6 TB6
WC375b
Federal Class Circuit Breaker Type Poles Volts
THQB, THQL, THQC, THHQB, THHQL,
10a①, 10b, 1 or 2 120/240
THHQC, THQBGF, THQLGF, THQCGF,
11a, 11b, 12a 2 or 3 240
THHQLGF, THHQBGF TEB, TED, TEY
12b① TQD, THQD, THQL, THQG, THQC, TEY, TED4 2 and 3 240
12c TEY, TED4 1 277
13a TEY, TED4 1 277
TED4, 15-30 amps 1 480④
13b
TEY, TED-4, 15—100 amps 1, 2, and 3 277/480
14a① THHQL, THHQB, THHOC, TEY 1 and 2 120/240
14b THQP, TID, TEY 2 and 3 240
15a① TXQL, TXQB, TXQC, TEY 1 and 2 120/240
15b TEY, THFK 2 and 3 240
16a② TB1, TB4 2 and 3 480
16b② TB1, TB4, TB6 2 and 3 600
17a② TB4, TB6, TB8 2 and 3 600
18a TED6 15—100 amps
19a TFJ➂, TFK➂
20a TFJ➂, TFK➂
21a TJJ, TJK, TKM, TJ4V, TK4V
22a THED 15-100 amps 2 and 3 600 maximum
23a THJK, THKM, THJ4V, TJH
24a TJL, TKL, TJH, TKH ① Single unit or duplex construction must
be specified.
26a TB-1, TB-4, TB-6, TB-8 ② This class may incorporate a current
TED 4, TED 6, 110-150 amps 3 limiting device within the breaker case.
Not defined THED 4, THED 6 110-150 amps 3 ➂ 2-pole rated 480Vac maximum.
TEL, TFL, TLB, THLC ④ UL/CSA 347Vac maximum.
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Current Ratings
Molded case circuit breakers are designed to protect insulated cable, therefore the characteristics of breakers are
closely tied to the Underwriters Laboratories specified size and type of wire for each rating as well as the load
characteristics. The following items should be considered when applying and using molded case circuit breakers:
A. Cable size must be equal to or greater than that specified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard for Safety
489. All GE molded case circuit breakers described in this manual are to be used with 75°C ampacity conductors.
The use of 90°C conductors is acceptable providing they are sized to the 75°C ampacities. Using a lug marked
“Cu9A1” does NOT make the breaker suitable for use with 90°C conductors at 90°C ampacity. Thermal current
measuring systems (bimetals and fuses) incorporate a resistance element which generates heat at a rate propor-
tional to the square of the current. The cable is used as a heat sink to control the temperature of the bimetal;
reducing the size of the conductor raises the temperature and the breaker will carry less current. In general the
effect of cable size on breaker thermal calibration is illustrated in Figure 29.1.
B. Ambient temperatures have an even wider effect on the rating of the breaker-cable system. High ambient
temperatures not only affect the calibration of the breaker but may cause internal temperatures to exceed
the temperature limits of the insulating materials. Cable may be adapted through the use of higher rated
materials such as glass or mineral, but this is not possible with switching devices due to mechanical requirements
and fabrication techniques. Low temperatures, on the other hand, substantially increase the current carrying
ability of the system until other limiting factors occur, such as lubricant failure or binding due to differential
contraction of parts. In general the effect of ambient temperature on an ambient compensating breaker calibra-
tion looks like Figure 30.1.
Notice that the curve in Figure 30.1 specifies the ambient temperature of the air surrounding the breaker not
room temperature. To convert this information to room ambient it is necessary to know the temperature rise of
the equipment housing the circuit breaker. This must include factors for group mounting of devices, ventilation,
solar insulation, other radiant heat sources, etc. The curve in Figure 30.1 also applies only to devices connected
with the UL sized conductor.
C. System operating frequency also has a major effect on the rating and performance of molded case circuit breakers.
Most circuit breakers may be directly applied at their published ratings on 50 or 60 Hertz systems, but molded
case circuit breakers should not be applied at other frequencies without the concurrence of the General Electric
Company except as described on page 36, “Factor C — Frequency Rating”.
Two separate effects occur at frequencies above 60 Hertz depending on the method of current sensing. In thermal
magnetic devices, the bimetal, which provides overload protection, responds accurately to the applied current.
However, the instantaneous element, which is a solenoid constructed of copper and steel, becomes hot. This
raises the temperature of the breaker, thereby reducing the continuous current rating of the device. The instan-
taneous trip solenoid becomes hot because of the nature of its construction and materials. In addition to adding
heat to the breaker, the instantaneous trip does not respond to current correctly; the higher the frequency, the
less accurate the response.
At nominal system frequencies less than 50 hertz but above direct current, solid-state trip devices become
inoperative due to sensor saturation. Thermal trip devices remain accurate while instantaneous trip solenoids
lose accuracy. On direct current systems, solid-state trip units are completely inoperative, thermal trip units
calibrate accurately, and instantaneous trip solenoids may or may not be accurate depending on the specific
construction technique used.
Figure 29.1 % Change in current carrying ability

Breaker current rating and conductor +50%
current rating
size are a matched pair; any insulation

% change
+25%
type may be used but the cross section 0
must remain constant. -25% rated 200% of rated
-50% conductor conductor size
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D. Another factor to be considered is the altitude at which the breaker will be applied. The design altitude for
molded case circuit breakers is 0 to 6000 feet. At altitudes above 6000 feet the thin atmosphere affects the heat
transfer of the breaker as well as its ability to interrupt short circuits. An additional derating of 4 percent is
applied at altitudes from 6000 to 10,000 feet.
E. Load type and duty cycle must also be considered in the application of molded case circuit breakers. Loads such as
capacitors and electromagnets require a substantial continuous current derating factor if the breaker is normally
used to switch the load. Group mounted devices require additional derating due to the lack of free air circulation
around the devices.
With loads such as resistance welders, the breaker continuous current rating must be no less than 125 percent of
the welder 100 percent duty-cycle rating.
In general, where load protection in addition to cable protection is desired, the load characteristics and protection
requirements must be fully evaluated.
F. An additional factor which needs to be considered is a safety factor. If the circuit breaker is run at the current level
derived from factors A-E continuously, it will be within its rating and the conductor ratings, but it will be on the
verge of tripping, and any perturbation from nominal could cause the circuit breaker to trip. A safety factor of at
least 10 percent should be applied to prevent possible nuisance tripping. Other conditions such as excessive load
break operations, overload tripping, or severe load cycling can affect breaker life and should be factored into the rating.
The above information is summarized and tabulated on the following pages for your convenience.
The trip time characteristics of GE solid state trip systems which use rating plugs, like MicroVersaTrip® Plus, do
not change over ambient temperature variations which are inside the operating temperature range of the trip unit.
The operating temperature range for MVT Plus molded case circuit breakers is -20°C to +55°C. The operating
range for the trip unit is -20°C to +85°C. Accordingly, for breakers with MVT Plus, the items above should be
used only for the purposes of determining if a larger frame is required. Rating plugs should be selected based
solely on the load current in order to provide the tightest overload protection.
Selecting the rating plug based solely on the actual RMS current also permits use of smaller conductors. Referring to
Example #2 on page 35, it can be seen that if a non-interchangeable trip thermal magnetic breaker had been selected,
it would have been rated 400 amperes and (2) 3/0 AWG conductors per phase would have been required (see
Table 32.1). Using the solid state trip breaker with interchangeable rating plug, a 300 ampere rating plug would
be appropriate for the load and the conductor size is reduced to (1) 350 kcmil.
Figure 30.1 Current rating % of nominal

The effect of ambient temperature on the
continuous current carrying ability of the
breaker and cable system is shown on
page 35, “Factor B – Ambient Temperature.”
-40 0 40°C 120°C
Breaker ambient temperature °C
Current Rating Selection

Circuit breaker ampere rating (Ip) = Ia x A x B x C x D x E x F x G
where:
Ia = Actual full-load current or RMS current D = Altitude rating factor
A = Wire size factor E = Load class rating factor
B = Ambient temperature rating factor F = Safety factor
C = Frequency rating factor G = 1.0 for intermittent load or 1.25 for continuous load
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Table 31.1
Wire and Cable Size by Ampere Rating
Circuit breakers are calibrated and rated for use with the following wire sizes
by ampere rating (based on 75°C insulation conductor ampacity).
Circuit Copper Aluminum or Copper clad
Breaker Conductor Aluminum Conductor
Ampere Rating Paralleled Size Paralleled Size
15 or less — 14 AWG — 12 AWG
20 — 12 AWG — 10 AWG
25 — 10 AWG — 10 AWG
30 — 10 AWG — 8 AWG
35 — 8 AWG — 8 AWG
40 — 8 AWG — 8 AWG
45 — 8AWG — 6 AWG
50 — 8 AWG — 6 AWG
60 — 6 AWG — 4 AWG
70 — 4 AWG — 3 AWG
80 — 4 AWG — 2 AWG
90 — 3 AWG — 2 AWG②
100 — 3 AWG — 1 AWG②
110 — 2 AWG — 1/0 AWG
125 — 1 AWG① — 2/0 AWG
150 — 1/0 AWG — 3/0 AWG
175 — 2/0 AWG — 40 AWG
200 — 3/0 AWG — 250 kcmil
225 — 4/0 AWG — 300 kcmil
250 — 250 kcmil — 350 kcmil
275 — 300 kcmil — 500 kcmil
300 — 350 kcmil — 500 kcmil
325 — 400 kcmil 2 4/0 AWG
350 — 500 kcmil 2 4/0 AWG
400 2 3/0 AWG 2 250 kcmil
450 2 4/0 AWG 2 300 kcmil
500 2 250 kcmil 2 350 kcmil
550 2 300 kcmil 2 500 kcmil
600 2 350 kvmil 2 500 kcmil
700 2 500 kcmil 3 350 kcmil
800 3 300 kcmil 3 400 kcmil
4 350 kcmil
1000 3 400 kcmil
3 600 kcmil
4 350 kcmil
1200 4 500 kcmil
3 600 kcmil
1400 4 500 kcmil 5 500 kcmil
5 400 kcmil
1600 6 600 kcmil
4 600 kcmil
6 400 kcmil
2000 6 600 kcmil
5 600 kcmil
8 400 kcmil 9 500 kcmil
2500 7 500 kcmil 8 600 kcmil
3000 8 500 kcmil 9 600 kcmil
7 600 kcmil 8 750 kcmil ① Number 1 Type RH, RHW, RUH, THW, THWN, or XHHW
12 400 kcmil 13 500 kcmil copper conductor may be used if the circuit breaker is so marked.
4000 11 500 kcmil 12 600 kcmil ② Number 1 RH, RHH, RHW, THW, THWN, or XHHW
10 600 kcmil 11 750 kcmil aluminum conductor may be used if the circuit breaker is so marked.
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Table 32.1
Properties of Conductors Rated for Use With Molded Case Circuit Breakers
Concentric Lay Dc Resistance Ohms/M Ft. at 25°C, 77°F
Bare Conductors
Size AWG, Area Cir. Stranded Conductors Copper
KCM Mils Diam. Each Diam. Area Bare Tin’d. Aluminum
No. Wires
Wire Inches Inches Square Inches① Conductor Conductor
18 1620 Solid .0403 .0403 .0013 6.51 6.79 10.7
16 2580 Solid .0508 .0508 .0020 4.10 4.26 6.72
14 4110 Solid .0641 .0641 .0032 2.57 2.68 4.22
12 6530 Solid .0808 .0808 .0051 1.62 1.68 2.66
10 10380 Solid .1019 .1019 .0081 1.018 1.06 1.67
8 16510 Solid .1285 .1285 .0130 .6404 .659 1.05
6 26240 7 .0612 .184 .027 .410 .427 .674
4 41740 7 .0772 .232 .042 .259 .269 .424
3 52620 7 .0867 .260 .053 .205 .213 .336
2 66360 7 .0974 .292 .067 .162 .169 .266
1 83690 19 .0664 .332 .087 .129 .134 .211
0 105600 19 .0745 .372 .109 .102 .106 .168
00 133100 19 .0837 .418 .137 .0811 .0843 .133
000 167800 19 .0940 .470 .173 .0642 .0668 .105
0000 211600 19 .1055 .528 .219 .0509 .0525 .0836
250 250000 37 .0822 .575 .260 .0431 .0449 .0708
300 300000 37 .0900 .630 .312 .0360 .0374 .0590
350 350000 37 .0973 .681 .364 .0308 .0320 .0505
400 400000 37 .1040 .728 .416 .0270 .0278 .0442
500 500000 37 .1162 .813 .519 .0216 .0222 .0354
600 600000 61 .0992 .893 .626 .0180 .0187 .0295
700 700000 61 .1071 .964 .730 .0154 .0159 .0253
750 750000 61 .1109 .998 .782 .0144 .0148 .0236
800 800000 61 .1145 1.030 .833 .0135 .0139 .0221
900 900000 61 .1215 1.090 .933 .0120 .0123 .0197
1000 1000000 61 .1280 1.150 1.039 .0108 .0111 .0177
1250 1250000 91 .1172 1.289 1.305 .00863 .00888 .0142
1500 1500000 91 .1284 1.410 1.561 .00719 .00740 .0118
1750 1750000 127 .1174 1.526 1.829 .00616 .00634 .0101
2000 2000000 127 .1255 1.630 2.087 .00539 .00555 .00885
① Area given is that of a circle having a diameter equal to the over-all diameter of a stranded conductor.
The values given in the table are those given in Handbook 100 of the National Bureau of Standards except that those shown in the 8th column are those
given in Specification B33 of the American Society for Testing and Materials, and those shown in the 9th column are those given in Standard No. S-19-81
of the Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association and Standard No. WC3 of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
Table 32.2
Factor A — Wire Size
Applied Wire Cross-Sectional Area as Percent
a Percent of Rated Cross-sectional Area 50 60 70 80 90 100① 125 150 200
Factor A 1.4 1.25 1.15 1.07 1.03 1.0 .99 .97 .97
① The correct size wire should be used with every circuit breaker. The values shown above can be useful in understanding the response
of the breaker in some misapplications or in applications where cable ampacity is not required to match breaker ampacity.
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Table 33.1
Factor B — Circuit Breaker Ambient Temperature①
Circuit Breaker Ambient Temperature
25°C 40°C 50°C 60°C 70°C 80°C
Circuit Breaker Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum
Type Wire Wire Wire Wire Wire Wire
B= B= B= B= B= B=
Insulation Insulation Insulation Insulation Insulation Insulation
Rating Rating② Rating② Rating② Rating② Rating②
Q-Line 1.0 60/75 1.0 90 1.16 105 1.19 105 1.27 125 1.38 125
TQD. TJQD 1.0 75 1.0 90 1.08 105 1.17 105 1.26 125 1.38 125
TEB, TED, TEY, TB-1 100A 1.0 60/75 1.0 90 1.05 105 1.05 105 1.14 125 1.25 125
TED 600V, THED, TEL-150A THLC-1 1.0 75 1.0 90 1.0 105 1.1 105 1.21 125 1.38 125
TFJ, TFK, THFK, TFL, TLB-2, THLC-2 1.0 75 1.0 90 1.0 105 1.08 105 1.14 125 1.38 125
TJJ, TJK-4, THJK4, TB4, TLB-4, THLC-4 1.0 75 1.0 90 1.0 105 1.05 105 1.14 125 1.25 125
TJK6, THJK6 1.0 75 1.0 90 1.0 105 1.08 105 1.21 125 1.33 125
TKMA8, THKMA8, TB-8, TB-6 1.0 75 1.0 90 1.0 105 1.05 105 1.18 125 1.25 125
TKMA12, THKMA12 1.0 75 1.0 105 1.0 105 1.1 105 1.15 125 1.25 125
TJ4V, THJ4V, TJL4V, TJH, TJL 1.0 75 1.0 90 1.0 105 — — — — — —
TK4V, TKL4V, TKH, TKL 1.0 75 1.0 105 1.0 105 — — — — — —
① This is the air temperature around the outside of the breaker molded case, but inside the enclosure.
② Wire size, however, must be based on 75°C ampacity.
Table 33.2
Factor C — Frequency Rating
Circuit Breaker C (Frequency) Rating Factor
Type Dc 25 Hz 50/60 Hz 100/120 Hz 150/180 Hz 200/240 Hz 300/360 Hz 400/415 Hz
Q-Line 1.0① 1.0 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05
TEB, TED, THED, TEY, TEL, THLC-1 1.0 1.0 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
TFJ, TFK, THFK, TFL, TLB-2, THLC-2 1.0 1.0 1.02 1.05 1.09 1.18 1.18
TFC 1.0 1.0 1.02 — — — —
TJJ, TJK, THJK, TLB-4, THLC-4 1.0 1.0 1.02 1.04 1.06 1.15 1.15
TJC 1.0 1.0 1.02 — — — —
TKM8, THKMA8 1.0 1.0 1.02 1.04 1.15 1.35 1.35
TKMA12, THKMA12 — 1.0 1.02 — — — —
TKC 1.0 1.0 1.02 — — — —
TJ4V, THJ4V, TJL4V, TJH, TJL — 1.0 1.02 1.04 1.06 1.15 1.15
TK4V, TKL4V, TKH, TKL — 1.0 1.02 1.04 1.15 1.35 1.35
① Q-Line rated 48 Vdc, 5KA, not UL listed.
Factor D — Altitude Rating

1.00 for -100 to +6000 feet 1.04 for 6001 to 10000 feet 1.08 for 100001 to 15000 feet
Table 33.3
Factor E — Load Class Rating Total①
Group Single Motor Single Motor All other Transformer Primary Transformer
Mounted Switching Switching Branch Circuit Branch Circuit (Normal) Protection with Secondary Primary Protection
(12 or more Capacitors Electromagnets Protection Protection Load Protection ≤600V Only – No Secondary
breakers) (Normal Duty) (Heavy Duty) Types Primary Breaker Secondary Breaker Protection ≤600V
1.1 1.35 1.5 1.25 ② 1.0 2.5 1.25 1.25
① Equals the product of the load class rating factors which apply to the circuit in question.
② Refer to the NEC Article 430, Part B, for conductor and circuit breaker sizing.
Factor F — Safety Factor ≥ 1.1 Table 33.4

Factor G — Duty Factor
Continuous duty (operation at essentially Intermittent or short-time duty (constant load
constant load for three hours or more) for less than three hours or intermittent load)
1.25 1.00
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Selection of Circuit Breaker Current Rating

Circuit breakers are primarily used to provide overload and short circuit protection for insulated conductors. In this
regard, the National Electrical Code Article 240-3 (1999 NEC) requires that conductors be protected in accordance
with their ampacities, as given in NEC Tables 310-16 or 310-17. Exceptions are listed in the article for certain specific
applications or conditions including protection for conductors in motor circuits.
The size and type of conductors required for a given circuit is usually calculated by the consulting engineer or other
specifying authority, and specified on the job plans. It is in these instances, relatively simple to select a standard circuit
breaker rating that matches the ampacity of the conductor. Where standard circuit breaker ratings do not correspond to
the ampacity of the conductor, the NEC allows the next higher rating to be used where rating is 800 amperes or less.
For applications where only load currents are known, and motor circuits, ambient temperature, special duty cycles,
frequency and altitude are involved, the following formula for selection of standard circuit breaker ratings is used:
Circuit Breaker Ampere Rating = Actual Load Current x A x B x C x D x E x F x G.
The procedure for using this formula is explained in the following steps.
Step 1.
Determine the ACTUAL CURRENT of the circuit by adding the continuous load amperes for each load on the circuit.
If the load is intermittent, the actual load current is equal to the RMS current over a time period equal to one-tenth
of the frame ampere rating in minutes – 100 ampere frame = 10 minutes, 225 ampere frame – 22.5 minutes, etc.
Example #1:
An air-conditioning compressor cycles on and off at a maximum rate of four per hour and has the
following characteristics:
• 62 full load amperes
• 248 locked rotor amperes
• 6 second starting time
• 5 minute off-time between starts
If we use an E frame breaker (150 ampere maximum) we must calculate the RMS current during the worst
10 minute period, which is START and RUN in this example.
IRMS = √(I start)2 (T start) + (I run)2 (T run)
=
T total
√(248)2 (0.1 minute) + (69)2 (9.9 minutes)

10 minutes
IRMS = 66.5 amperes
If we use an F frame (225 amperes) we must calculate the RMS current during the worst 22.5 minute period
which is 0.1 minute START, 9.9 minute RUN, 5 minute OFF, 0.1 minute START, 7.4 minute RUN.
IRMS = √(248)2 (.1) + (62)2 (9.9) + (248)2 (.1) + (62)2 (7.4)
22.5
= 59.2 amps
Step 2.
Using the ACTUAL CURRENT, or RMS current determined in Step 1, estimate the breaker frame size required
by your application. Retain this “estimated” frame size to complete STEP 3.
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Step 3.
Select the appropriate multiplying factors A to F for the application conditions involved, and substitute in the
formula. For applications under the jurisdiction of the National Electrical Code the product of B through G
must be equal to or greater than 1.25 for continuous loads on standard rated devices and equal to or greater
than 1.0 for 100 percent rated devices.
Step 4.
Now compute the proper ampere rating and the proper General Electric circuit breaker for the application by
multiplying the ACTUAL CURRENT by each of the four factors determined under STEP 3.
Ampere Rating = Actual Current x A x B x C x D x E x F x G = amperes
Select a breaker having a rating equal to or next above your answer.
Example #2:
To illustrate: Assume a 480 v three phase load of 260 amperes continuous such as an air-handling fan motor.
The available short circuit current is 57 kA. The protective device is individually mounted in a switchboard.
The conductors supplying the load will be selected to be equal to 1.25 times the load current.
Ambient temperatures inside the box will not exceed 40°C.
A solid state breaker with a rating plug and long time, short time, ground fault and instantaneous protection
is required.
There are no appreciable harmonics associated with the load and the instantaneous inrush is 7.8 times motor
full load amperes.
The mounting location will be at 7200 ft.
Circuit Breaker Ampere Rating = I continuous x A x B x C x D x E x F x G.

Rating = 260 x 1.0 x 1.0 x 1.0 x 1.04 x 1.0 x 1.1 x 1.25 = 371.8 amperes.
Select a 400A frame MicroVersaTrip® Plus, TJL4S with a C204LSIG programmer. Since the rating plug is not
affected by load characteristics other than the actual RMS current value, select a 300A rating plug rather than a
400A plug.
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Interrupting Ratings
Circuit breakers must not only carry the circuit current at all times under normal conditions and trip open under
overload conditions, but must have sufficient interrupting capacity to successfully interrupt short circuit current
that will flow under the worst fault conditions that can occur.
Basis of Interrupting Ratings

Short-Circuit Current
Interrupting ratings depend upon knowing the magnitude of the short-circuit current that may flow through the
circuit breaker or molded case switch. Devices rated in accordance with UL Standard 489 list their interrupting
rating in terms of rms symmetrical amps.
The procedures for calculating short-circuit current and the X/R ratios are described in detail in GE Publication
GET-3550.
Generally, electrical power system engineers calculate the X/R ratios rather than the power factors of protected circuits
during their short-circuit studies. The magnitude of the momentary peak current to be interrupted — or withstood —
is a function of the maximum peak current displacement from the zero current axis. That displacement is a function
of the X/R ratio (or power factor) of the faulted circuit. The higher the X/R ratio, the lower the power factor, and
the greater the magnitude of peak current displacement.
Listed interrupting ratings (Table 38.1) are subject to derating where circuit power factors are below listed values.
Table 39.2 lists rating factors versus X/R ratios and power factors to allow the user to compensate the interrupting
rating of a circuit breaker for circuit power factor, where necessary.
Frequency
Frequency has an effect upon the interrupting capability of a molded case circuit breaker. Exhaustive testing has been
conducted at the two worldwide standard frequencies, 50 Hz and 60 Hz. Less testing has been conducted on industrial
circuit breakers at 25 Hz and 400 Hz. Table 40.1 lists suggested application guidelines for circuit breakers in 400 Hz circuits.
The data shown takes into account the lack of world test facilities to verify 400 Hz performance, but does represent
the existing best engineering judgment of General Electric.
Power Factor or X/R Ratio

Interrupting ratings of molded case circuit breakers are based upon a specific ratio of reactance-to-resistance, or
a specific power factor. Since practical ac circuits contain some reactance, there is some displacement between
current and voltage waveforms. Because a short-circuit can literally occur during any point of the voltage wave, an
actual trace of short-circuit current may display considerable initial displacement from zero axis.
Figure 36.1
Symmetrical Ac Waveform
Envelopes of peaks
of sine wave are
symmetrical about
the zero axis.
Zero axis
Symmetrical ac wave
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Figure 36.1 shows a symmetrical ac current waveform that would occur if a purely resistive circuit was short-circuited
(or even a circuit containing reactance if the short circuit occurred at precisely the right point in the voltage wave-
form — which is unlikely).
Figure 37.1 shows the current trace of a short circuited ac circuit where displacement about the zero axis exists
as a consequence of when the short circuit is applied and the amount of reactance in the short-circuited circuit,
compared to its resistance.
Figure 37.1
Asymmetrical Ac Waveform
Envelopes of peaks are not

symmetrical about the zero axis.
Zero axis
Oscillogram of a typical short circuit
Interrupting Ratings
There is a simple relationship between the power factor of a short-circuited circuit and its X/R ratio. It is:
Power Factor (in Percent) = R x 100
Z R = Circuit Resistance
and: Z = √R2 + X2 X = Circuit Reactance
Z = Circuit Impedance
therefore PF = R
x 100
√
R2 + X2
Interrupting ratings not UL listed are based on tests per NEMA Standard AB-1 “Molded Case Circuit Breakers.”
The basic rating is given in RMS symmetrical amperes, the preferred basis for selection and application.
In dc applications, values of UL listed interrupting ratings are maximum amperes.
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Table 38.1
AC Interrupting Ratings — UL Listed Except as Noted
Voltage
Circuit Max. Max.
120/240 240 277 480 600
Breaker Ampere ac
Multi-Pole Multi-Pole 277/480
Type Rating Voltage 1 Pole 1 Pole Multi-Pole 1 Pole Multi-Pole 1 Pole Multi-Pole 1 Pole
(2P) (3P)
THQB, C, L 100⑦,70➄ 120/240 10000 5000 10000 8660
THHQB, C, L 100, 70➄ 120/240 22000 5000 22000 8660
TXQB, C, L 30 65000 5000 65000 8600
TQD 225 10000 5000 10000 8660
TQDL 200 10000 5000
THQD 225 22000 5000 22000 8660
THQDL 200 120/240 22000 5000
TEB 100 120 10000
TEB 100 240 10000 8660
TEY 100 277/480 65000 65000 65000 8660② 14000 14000
TED 100 480 10000
TED 100 277 14000
TED 100 480 18000 8660 18000 8660
TB-1 100 600 200000 8660 200000 8660 200000 8660
TEC 150 600 10000 8660 10000 8660 10000 8660
TEC and TECL 150 600 100000 8660 100000 8660 100000 8660
TED 150 600 18000 8660 18000 8660 14000 8660
THED 30 277 65000
THED 150 600 42000 8660 25000 8660 18000 8660
TEL 150 600 100000 8660 65000 8660 25000 8660
TEML 150 600 100000 8660 65000 8660 25000 8660
THLC-1➅ 150 480 200000 8660 150000 8660 50000 8660
TFJ, TFK④, TFC 225 600 25000 8660 22000 8660 18000 8660
THFK④ 225 600 65000 8660 25000 8660 18000 8660
TFL 225 100000 8660 65000 8660 25000 8600
TLB-2 225 480 85000 8660 50000 8660
THLC-2➅ 225 480 200000 8660 150000 8660 50000 8660
TJD 400 240 22000 10000 22000 8660
TJ①④ 600 600 42000 8660 30000 8660 22000 8660
THJ①④ 600 600 65000 8660 35000 8660 25000 8660
TLB-4 400 480 85000 8660 50000 8660
TJH 600 600 65000 8660 35000 8660 25000 8660
TJL 600 600 100000 8660 65000 8660 30000 8660
THLC-4➅ 400 480 200000 8660 150000 8660 50000 8660
TB-4 400 600 200000 8660 200000 8660 200000 8660
TB-6 600 600 200000 8660 200000 8660 200000 8660
TK④ 1200 600 42000 12120 30000 12120 22000 12120
THKMA④ 1200 600 65000 12120 35000 12120 25000 12120
TKH 1200 600 65000 12120 50000 12120 25000 12120
TKL➂ 1200 600 100000 12120 65000 12120 42000 12120
TB-8 800 600 200000 8660 200000 8660 200000 8660
① Includes J, K, C, and 4V suffixes. Note: The single pole interrupting ratings shown are the UL listed values for three
② Includes C, MA and 4V suffixes. pole devices and are not necessarily the maximum capability of the device.
➂ Includes 4V suffixes. Single pole interrupting capability must be considered when molded case circuit
breakers are used on ungrounded or resistance grounded distribution systems.
④ Interchangeable thermal-magnetic trip circuit breakers are not UL listed for reverse feed. Note: For series-connected ratings with main circuit breakers or fuses, refer to pub-
➄ Single pole limit. lication DET-008.
➅ If model is rated for 600 volts.
⑦ 110A for THQC.
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Table 39.1
DC Interrupting Ratings — UL Listed Except as Noted by (*)
Circuit Breaker 125 Volts 250 Volts 300 Volts 400 Volts 500 Volts 600 Volts
Type 1 Pole 1 Pole 2 Pole 1 Pole 2 Pole 1 Pole 2 Pole 1 Pole 2 Pole 3 Pole① 1 Pole 2 Pole
TEB 5000 — 5000
TED4, TEC, TED6 10000 — 14000* 10000
THED 20000* — 20000* 20000* 20000*
TFJ, TFK, TFC 10000 — 10000 10000
THFK 20000* — 20000* 20000* 20000*
TJJ, TJK4, TJC, TJD 10000 10000 10000 20000* 20000
THJK4, THJK6 20000* 10000 40000 20000* 20000* 20000*
TKMA8, TKC800 10000 10000 10000 10000* 22000
TKC361200L 22000* 22000* 23000* 10000* 23000* 10000* 23000* 23000* 23000*
THKMA8 20000* 20000* 20000* 10000* 20000* 10000* 20000* 10000* 20000*
* Not UL listed. Notes:
① UL listed for 500 volts 3 poles in series 1. Direct current interrupting ratings are based on a system fault time constant of 8 ms (milliseconds) or less.
ungrounded battery applications. 2. Multi-pole ratings (2 or 3) are based on midpoint grounded systems with one pole in positive leg and one pole
in negative leg, or end grounded systems with two or three poles wired in series in the ungrounded leg.
3. Single-pole ratings are for application in ungrounded systems.
Table 39.2
Interrupting Rating Multiplying Factors for Power Factors Lower Than (or X/R Ratios Higher Than) Test Values
Rated Maximum Interrupting Rating Rated Maximum Interrupting Rating
Power Power
21 kA and 21 kA and
Factor X/R Ratio 1 to 10 kA① 11 to 20 kA Factor X/R Ratio 1 to 10 kA① 11 to 20 kA
Higher Higher
(Percent) Multiplier Multiplier (Percent) Multiplier Multiplier
Multiplier Multiplier
4 24.980 .61 .72 .81 28 3.429 .83 .98 1.000
5 19.974 .62 .74 .82 29 3.300 .83 .99 1.000
6 16.637 .63 .75 .83 30 3.180 .84 1.000 1.000
7 14.251 .64 .76 .84 31 3.067 .85 1.000 1.000
8 12.460 .65 .77 .85 32 2.961 .86 1.000 1.000
9 11.066 .66 .78 .87 33 2.861 .87 1.000 1.000
10 9.950 .67 .79 .88 34 2.766 .88 1.000 1.000
11 9.036 .68 .80 .89 35 2.676 .88 1.000 1.000
12 8.273 .69 .81 .90 36 2.592 .89 1.000 1.000
13 7.627 .69 .82 .91 37 2.511 .90 1.000 1.000
14 7.072 .70 .83 .93 38 2.434 .91 1.000 1.000
15 6.591 .71 .84 .94 39 2.361 .91 1.000 1.000
16 6.169 .72 .85 .95 40 2.291 .92 1.000 1.000
17 5.797 .73 .86 .96 41 2.225 .93 1.000 1.000
18 5.465 .74 .87 .97 42 2.161 .94 1.000 1.000
19 5.167 .75 .88 .98 43 2.100 .95 1.000 1.000
20 4.899 .76 .89 1.000 44 2.041 .95 1.000 1.000
21 4.656 .77 .90 1.000 45 1.984 .96 1.000 1.000
22 4.434 .77 .91 1.000 46 1.930 .97 1.000 1.000
23 4.231 .78 .92 1.000 47 1.878 .97 1.000 1.000
24 4.045 .79 .94 1.000 48 1.828 0.98 1.000 1.000
25 3.873 .80 .95 1.000 49 1.779 0.99 1.000 1.000
26 3.714 .81 .96 1.000 50 1.732 1.000 1.000 1.000
27 3.566 .82 .97 1.000
① kA = Kiloamps (1 kA is 1,000 amps) rms, symmetrical.
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Table 40.1
Estimated 400-415 Hz Interrupting Ratings in Amperes — Not UL Listed
Circuit Breaker Volts
Type 120 120/208 and 120/240 277/480 346/600
THQL, B, C 1000
THHQL, B, C 2200
TXQL, B, C 6500
TQD, TQDL 1000
THQD, THQDL 2200
TEY 6500 6500 1400
TEB 1000 1000 — —
TED 4 1800 1800 1400 —
TED 6 1800 1800 1400 1400
THED 6500 6500 2500 1800
TFL, TEL 10000 10000 6500 2500
TFJ, TFK 2500 2500 2200 2200
THFK 6500 6500 2500 2200
THLC-1 20000 20000 15000 5000
TJD 2200 2200
TJJ, TJK 4200 4200 3000 2200
TJ① 4200 4200 3000 2200
THJ① 6500 6500 3500 2500
TJH 6500 6500 3500 2500
TJL 10000 10000 6500 3000
TK① 4200 4200 3000 2200
THK① 6500 6500 5000 2500
TKH 6500 6500 5000 2500
TKL 10000 10000 6500 4200
① Includes soild state trips.
Note: 400-Hertz interrupting ratings are based on engineering judgement, taking into consideration the operating
characteristics of molded case circuit breakers and the worldwide lack of test facilities to verify performance.
Table 40.2
Q-Line and TEB Molded Case Switch Short Circuit Withstand Rating①
Maximum Rating Short Circuit
Molded Case Switch
Protective Device② Withstand Rating
Catalog Number
Voltage Amps Amps rms Sym
TQL, TQB, TQC21Y690 120/240 60 10,000
TQL, TQB, TQC21Y100 120/240 100 10,000
TQL, TQB, TQC22Y60 240 60 10,000
TQL, TQB, TQC22Y100 240 100 10,000
TQL, TQB, TQC32Y60 240 60 10,000
TQL, TQB, TQC32Y100 240 100 10,000
TEB111Y100 240 100 10,000
TEB122Y100 240 100 10,000
TEB132Y100 240 100 10,000
① Q-Line and TEB molded case switches have a 10,000 amp symmetrical short circuit withstand rating when protected by a fuse
or circuit breaker rated 10,000 amps IC or greater and whose ampere rating does not exceed the ampere rating of the switch.
② Protective device must be on line side of molded case switch.
Note: Circuit breakers, Mag-Break® instantaneous only breakers and molded case switches are inherently horsepower rated
by the testing performance requirements in UL489. They are therefore not marked with horsepower ratings.
See NEC Article 430-109.
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Table 41.1
Molded Case Switch Short Circuit Withstand Rating
Molded Case Switch Protective Device① Short Circuit Withstand Ratings
Ampere Rating Catalog Number Type Max. Amp Rating Amps rms Sym. Max. Voltage
Any fuse or circuit breaker
100 TED113Y100 100 10,000 240
rated 10,000A 240V
100 TED134Y100 TED134100 100 14,000 480
TED126150 150 14,000 600
150 TED136Y150
TED134150 150 14,000 480
TED, THED 150 14,000 600
225 TFJ236Y225 TFJ, TFK, THFK 225 14,000 600
Class J Fuse 400 14,000 600
225 TQD32Y225 TQD 225 14,000 240
TJD 400 22,000 240
400 TJD432Y400
Class T Fuse 400 50,000 240
18,000 600
TFJ, TFK, THFK 225
22,000 480
400 TJJ436Y400 TJJ, THJK, TJ4V, THJ4V,
400 30,000 480
TJL4S, TJL4SS, TJH4S, TJH4SS
Class J Fuse 400 50,000 600
TJJ, THJK, 22,000 600
TJ4V, THJ4V, 400
30,000 480
600 TJK636Y600 Class J Fuse 600 50,000 600
TJK, THJK, 22,000 600
TJ4V, THJ4V, 600
30,000 480
TJK, THJK, 22,000 600
TJ4V, THJ4V, 600
30,000 480
800 TKMA836Y800 TKM, THKM, 22,000 600
TK4V, THK4V, 800
30,000 480
TKL8S, TKL8SS, TKH8S, TKH8SS
Class L Fuse 800 50,000 600
TJK, THJK, 22,000 600
TJ4V, THJ4V, 600
30,000 480
1200 TKMA3Y1200 TKM, THKM, 22,000 600
TK4V, THK4V 1200
30,000 480
TKL12S, TKL12SS, TKH12S, TKH12SS
Class L Fuse 1200 50,000 600
① Three-pole, 600 volt switches cover 2-pole, 600 volt and 2- and 3-pole, 480 volt switches.
Table 41.2
Electrical Formula — For Obtaining kW, kVA, Horsepower and Amperes
Alternating Current E = Volts
Wanted Single-phase Three-phase Direct Current
Two-phase, Four-wire I = Amperes
I x E x PF I x E x 2 x PF I x E x 1.73 x PF IxE % Eff. = Percent Efficiency
Kilowatts PF = Power Factor
1000 1000 1000 1000
IxE IxEx2 I x E x 1.73 IxE
kVA
1000 1000 1000 1000
I x E x % Eff. x PF I x E x 2 x % Eff. x PF I x E x 1.73 x % Eff. x PF I x E x % Eff. A.C. Short Circuit
Horsepower
746 746 746 746 Determination —
kVA x 1000 kVA x 1000 kVA x 1000 kVA x 1000
Amperes from kVA For methods of calculating
E 2xE 1.73 x E E
kW x 1000 kW x 1000 kW x 1000 kW x 1000 short-circuit currents for
Amperes from kW
E x PF 2 x E x PF 1.73 x E x PF E industrial and commercial
Hp x 746 Hp x 746 Hp x 746 Hp x 746 power systems, request a
Amperes from Hp
E x % Eff. X PF 2 x E x % Eff. x PF 1.73 x E x % Eff. x PF E x % Eff. copy of GET-3550.
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Application Data
Table 42.1
Molded Case Switch Horsepower Ratings
Horsepower Ratings
240 Volt 480 Volt 600 Volt
Catalog Number No. of Poles Amperes Volts Single- Three- Single- Three- Single- Three-
phase phase phase phase phase phase
TEB122Y100 2 100 240 Vac 20 — — — — —
TEB132Y100 3 100 240 Vac 20 30 — — — —
TED124Y100 2 100 480 Vac 20 — 40 — — —
TED134YT100 3 100 480 Vac 20 30 40 75 — —
TED126Y100 2 100 600 Vac 20 — 40 — 50 —
TED136YT100 3 100 600 Vac 20 30 40 75 50 100
TED136YT150 3 150 600 Vac 30 50 50 100 50 150
TFJ226Y225 2 225 600 50 — 50 — 50 —
TFK226Y225 2 225 600 50 — 50 — 50 —
TFJ236Y225 3 225 600 50 75 50 150 50 200
TFK236Y225 3 225 600 50 75 50 150 50 200
TJJ426Y225 2 225 600 50 — 50 — 50 —
TJJ426Y400 2 400 600 50 — 50 — 50 —
TJK426Y400 2 400 600 50 — 50 — 50 —
TJJ436Y225 3 225 600 50 75 50 150 50 200
TJJ436Y400 3 400 600 50 150 50 300 50 400
TJK436Y400 3 400 600 50 150 50 300 50 400
TJD522Y400 2 400 240 — — — — — —
TJD432Y400 3 400 240 — — — — — —
TJK626Y600 2 600 600 Vac 50 — 50 — 50 —
TJK636Y600 3 600 600 Vac 50 200 50 500 50 500
TKMA2Y1000 2 1000 600 50 — 50 — 50 —
TKMA3Y1000 3 1000 600 50 250 50 500 50 500
TKMA2Y1200 2 1200 600 50 — 50 — 50 —
TKMA3Y1200 3 1200 600 50 250 50 500 50 500
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Time Current Curves — Index

Time Current Time Current
Breaker Type Page Breaker Type Page
Curve Number Curve Number
Q-Line 15-50 GES-6202A 45 TLB-4 GES-6225B 64
Q-Line 60-100 GES-6203A 45 TKMA, THKMA GES-6111C 64
THQL, THQP, THHQL 15① GES-9886 46 TJ4V, THJ4V, TJL4V, TK4V, TKL4V-Power+ 4 GES-6198C 65
THQL, THQP, THHQL 20① GES-9887 46 TJ4V, THJ4V, THL4V, TK4V, TKL4V-Power+ 4 GF GES-6195B 65
THQL, THQP, THHQL 25-50① GES-9888 47 TJH, TJL, TKH,TKL-RMS-9 GES-6235A 66
THQB, THQC, THHQB, THHQC 15-20① GES-9885 47 TJH, TJL, TKH, TKL-RMS-9 Ground GES-6228C 66
THQB, THQC, THHQB, THHQC 25-50① GES-9888 48 THLC-1 15-40 GES-6219A 67
THQL…GF, THHQL…GF 15② GES-9881 48 THLC-1 50-80 GES-6220B 67
THQL…GF, THHQL…GF 20② GES-9882 49 THLC-1 90-150 GES-6218B 68
THQL…GF, THHQL…GF 25-30② GES-9883 49 THLC-1 (15-150) Ip GES-9603B 68
THQB…GF, THQC…GF, THHOB…GF, I2t GES-9604B 69
GES-9920 50 THLC-2 (125-225A) TCC GES-6221B 69
THHQC…GF 15-20②
THQB…GF, THQC…GF, THHOB…GF, Ip GES-9608A 70
GES-9883 50
THHQC…GF 25-30② I2t GES-9609A 70
TQD, THQD GES-6108C 51 THLC-4 (250-400A) TCC GES-6226B 71
TJD GES-6112A 51 Ip GES-9610A 71
TEB 15-50 GES-6122B 52 I2t GES-9611A 72
TEB 60-80 GES-6123B 52 TB-1 15-30 K215-71C 72
TEB 90-100 GES-6124A 53 TB-1 40-100 K215-72C 73
TED 15-50 GES-6113C 53 TB-4 K215-73D 73
TED 60-80 GES-6114C 54 TB-6 K215-74D 74
TED 90-100 GES-6115B 54 TB-8 K215-75D 74
TED6 & THED6 15-50 GES-6119C 55 TEC with TECL K215-100A 75
TED6 & THED6 60-80 GES-6120C 55 TEC with TECL Ip GES-9600 75
TED6 & THED6 90-150 GES-6121B 56 I2t GES-9601 76
TEY 15-50 GES-6237 56 TEML (3-30 Ampere) TCC GES-6232 76
TEY 60 GES-6238 57 Ip GES-9625 77
TEY 100 GES-6239 57 I2t GES-9624 77
TEL (15-40 Amps) TCC GES-6229A 58 TEML 50-150 Ampere TCC GES-6233 78
I2t GES-9620 58 Ip GES-9627 78
Ip GES-9621 59 I2t GES-9626 79
TEL (50-80 Amps) TCC GES-6230A 59 TFC K215-101 79
(90-150 Amps) TCC GES-6231A 60 TJC 400 GES-6141 80
(50-150 Amps) I2t GES-9622 60 TJC 600 GES-6142 80
Ip GES-9623 61 TKC 800 GES-6146 81
TFJ, TFK, THFK GES-6103E 61 TKC 1200 GES-6147 81
TFL (70-225 Amps) TCC GES-6236 62 TBC 225 GES-6136A 82
I2t GES-9628 62 TBC 400 GES-6137 82
Ip GES-9629 63 TBC 600 GES-6138 83
TJJ, TJK, THJK GES-6104C 63 TBC 800 GES-6139 83
① For THQL, THHQL, THQB, THHQB, THQC, THHQC, THQP Model A or Model B,
request GES-9884 and GES-9888.
② For GFCI manufactured before 5/2/94, request GES-6200A.
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Time Current Tripping Characteristics

Molded case circuit breaker time-current curves are the engineering documents which define technical performance
characteristics of the devices. The test parameters for the generation of these curves are as follows:
A. Circuit breaker connected with a minimum of four feet of rated conductor per terminal.
B. Circuit breaker in open air at ambient temperature indicated.
C. All tests initiated from the no current condition (cold start).
Information provided on the time current curve includes the following:

1. Product family type
2. Specific device type
3. Ampere ratings covered on curve
4. Overcurrent characteristics — long-time, short-time, instantaneous, etc.
5. Maximum total clearing time
6. Maximum and minimum temperature limits
7. Frequency ratings
8. Voltage ratings
9. Specific trip unit ratings
10. Trip unit adjustment ranges
11. Tolerances
Multiples of circuit breaker trip rating are shown on the top and bottom horizontal axis, with time in seconds on
the vertical axis. Approximate minimum and maximum clearing time is readily determined from the characteristics
curves. For example, a TED134100WL 100 ampere, 3 phase, 480 volt breaker, (reference curve GES-6115B, page
49), under a sustained overload of 200 amperes (2 times trip rating) reading up to curve from the horizontal axis,
will clear within 80 to 350 seconds. Curve also shows that this breaker may trip instantaneously at current values
within a band ranging from 7.5 to 20 times breaker trip rating but may take up to 14 seconds to trip. Beyond 20
times breaker rating it will always clear instantaneously. This instantaneous clearing time with no intentionally
introduced time delay, ranges up to 0.018 seconds as shown on curve.
Tripping characteristics meet National Electrical Manufacturers Association and Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.
standards for rating and calibration.
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Time Current Curves
45
46
THQL, THQP, THHQL 15 THQL, THQP, THHQL 20
THQL, THQP, THHQL 25-50 THQB, THQC, THHQB, THHQC 15-20
47
48
THQB, THQC, THHQB, THHQC 25-50 THQL…GF, THHQL…GF 15
THQL…GF, THHQL…GF 20 THQL…GF, THHQL…GF 25-30
49
50
THQB…GF, THQC…GF, THQB…GF, THQC…GF,
THHOB…GF, THHQC…GF 15-20 THHOB…GF, THHQC…GF 25-30
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
TJ4V, THJ4V, TJL4V, TJ4V, THJ4V, THL4V,
TK4V, TKL4V — WITH POWER+ 4 TK4V, TKL4V — POWER+ 4 — GROUND
DIGITAL RMS TRIP UNITS
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
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Inspection and Testing
The need for inspection of molded case breakers will vary depending on operating conditions. Suggested inspection and
testing is defined in NEMA AB 4-1996, “Guidelines for inspection and preventive maintenance of molded case
circuit breakers used in commerical and industrial applications.”
In Making Connections with Aluminum Wire Refer to GEH-3445.

NOTE: When using aluminum wire, use a joint compound recommended by the wire manufacturer.
Lug Mounting Torque Values
GEJ-4654 GEJ-4639
TCAL12, 12A, 15, TCO12 TCAL24, TCO24, TCAL25, 90 INCH-
POUND
Mounting Lugs for E150 Line TCO26, TCAL27 MINIMUM
Lugs must be securely Mounting Lugs for F225 Line
fastened to terminal Lugs must be securely fas-
30 INCH-
straps. Lugs are mounted POUND tened to terminal straps.
at the factory with a MINIMUM Lugs are mounted at the
torque wrench set at 30 factory torqued to 90
inch-pounds minimum. inch-pounds minimum.
Suggested method for

attachment or removal is
illustrated.
GEJ-4655
TCAL43, TCAL63, TCO43, 60 INCH-
TCO63, TCAL47 POUND GEJ-4656
MINIMUM
Mounting Lugs for J600 Line TCAL41, TCAL61, TCAL81, 200 INCH-
Lugs must be securely TCAL91, TCAL121, TCAL131, POUND
TCAL122, TCO41, TCO61, MINIMUM
fastened to terminal
straps. Lugs are mounted TCO81A, TCO121, TCO131,
at the factory torqued to TCO91
60 inch-pounds minimum. Mounting Lugs for K1200 Line
Lugs must be securely
Suggested method for fastened to terminal
attachment or removal is straps. Lugs, when
illustrated. factory installed, are
torqued to 200 inch-
pounds minimum.
Cable Connector (Wiring Lug) Torque Values
All Type THQP, THQL, THQB, THQC (including Suggested method for attachment or removal is illustrated.
ground fault circuit breakers) and all TEB, TEC,
TED, THED and TB1 circuit breakers and molded case
switches are marked with the appropriate lug tightening
torque values.
All other circuit breakers employ lugs with screws having

an internal hexaagonal socket with dimesnion “across the
flats” of 1/4, 5/16 or 3/8 inch. The following table gives the
recommended cable tightening torque for these lugs.
Recommended
Socket Size Circuit Breaker
Tightening Torque
(Across Flats) Types
(inch-pounds)
1/4 200 TQD, TQDL
5/16 275 TFJ/K, TJJ/K/D/C, TJ-V, TB4
3/8 375 TKM/C-TK0V, TB6/TB8
84
Outline Drawings
15-60A #14-#3 Cu
#12-#2 Al
70-100A #6-1/0 Al
#4-1/0 Al
85
Q-Line THQC
Circuit Breaker
DIN Rail Mount
and Quick
Connect
86
Q-Line TJD
Circuit Breaker
87
88
Wire Connector Used Wire Range Lug Torque Screw to
Cat. No. On Cu Al to Wire Strap Torque
TCAL14 15-30A #14-8 #14-8 35 LB IN. N/A
TCAL12 35-60A #14-3 #12-1 45 LB IN. 20-30 LB IN.
TCAL12A 70-110A #6-2/0 #4-2/0 55 LB IN. 20-30 LB IN.
TCAL15 125-150A #2-3/0 #1-3/0 55 LB IN. 20-30 LB IN.
Circuit Breaker
E150 Line-E Frame
Plus Current Limiter
89
90
91
92
93
J600 Line–Power+ 4
Circuit Breaker
2.75
UPPER BREAKER
+ + MOUNTING HOLES
2.06
J600 Line-MicroVersaTrip® Plus

or RMS-9 Circuit Breaker
94
K1200 Line–Power+ 4
Circuit Breaker
2.13
95
K1200 Line-MicroVersaTrip® Plus
or RMS-9 Circuit Breaker
96
97
98
99
100
101
▲
5.50
102
103
104
105
106
TDR Handle Operators
THLC2 and THLC4
107
TDR Handle for
J600 Line
E150 Line
F225 Line
K1200 Line
108
109
SDOM1A
F225, TFL
110
111
112
Neutral Current Sensors
113
114
100% Equipment Rated Mounting
MicroVersaTrip® Plus or RMS-9
115
100% Equipment Rated Mounting
MicroVersaTrip® Plus or RMS-9
116
GE Industrial Systems
General Electric Company
41 Woodford Avenue, Plainville, CT 06062
www.GEindustrial.com
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Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Application and Selection

The GE Family of Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Q-Line TEY E150 F225 J600 K1200

Easy System Upgrading

Standards and Specifications

Rugged, Dependable Construction

Thermal Magnetic Trip System

Electronic Trip System

Thermal Magnetic and Solid State Trip Types

Enclosure Compensated Thermal Trip: 40°C

Ambient Temperature Compensated Thermal Trip: 10° TO 50°C

Solid State Trip: -20° TO +55°C Figure 4.1

equipment such as motors, generators, or transformers and provide ON ARCING

improved distribution system selectivity. BIMETAL

SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION

Trip Unit Ratings Molded Case Circuit Breakers

MicroVersaTrip Plus™ Tripping Functions

Programmable Microelectronic Processor

Specially Treated Printed Circuit Boards

Flux-Shift Trip Device

Current Sensor Package

Current Setting (Standard)

Long-Time Delay (Standard)

LShort-Time Pickup (Optional)

Short-Time Delay (Optional)

Adjustable Instantaneous Pickup (Standard)

Ground Fault Pickup and Ground Fault Delay (Optional)

Diagram B shows trip response of a typical ground fault function, which

Diagram C shows response of MicroVersaTrip Plus ground fault circuits to

Fault Magnitude Fault Phase Display Mode

Trip Targets Fault Indication

Figure 11.1 Zone Selective Interlocking

Rating Plugs (Standard)

Power+™ 4 Tripping Functions

Protection Trip Unit

Flux Shift Trip Device

Current Sensor Package

Current-Limiting Circuit Breakers

The THLC current-limiting circuit breaker is designed to

Adjustable Magnetic Ratings — Molded Case Circuit Breakers

F225, TFL② J400 J600 K800 K1200

THLC-2② THLC-4②, TLB-4② TB-4, TB-6 TB-8

Mag-Break® Motor Circuit Protectors

The face mounted interlock inter-

① Left pole mounting not available for 2 pole TEB, TED.

Accessories Electrical Data

Auxiliary Switch (Installation Instructions GEH-3418 or GEH-5403)

Shunt Trip (Installation Instructions GEH-3416 or GEH-5401)

Undervoltage Release (Installation Instructions GEH-5400 or GEH-3417)

Bell Alarm (Installation Instructions GEH-4576 or GEH-5402)

Motor Operators (Installation Instructions GEH-5007)

TEDMOMA1 120 Vac 10.5 5.0 1.5 1.75 .5 Ampere

Auxiliary Switch (Installation Instructions GEH-4653 or GEH-5406)

Shunt Trip (Installation Instructions GEH-4653 or GEH-5406)

Undervoltage Release (Installation Instructions GEH-4653 or GEH-5406)

Bell Alarm (Installation Instructions GEH-4620 or GEH-5406)

Motor Operators① (Installation Instructions GEH-3313)

120 Vac 9.5 5.5